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Originally Posted by redsof72
I think next summer, I am going to ask some scouts if the old rule of thumb that 88-90 was major league average was still true. I am guessing not. The radar guns seem to run higher now. When you see a major leaguer throwing 88-90, like an Arroyo, you get the impression that he is a finesse guy. How many major leaguers do you see that don't hit at least 91-92 fairly consistently? I would like to check on that.
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2008 Pitch F/X data had these average velocities:
Lefty
Fastball - 91
Sinker - 87
Righty
Fastball - 92
Sinker - 90