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He's made more than 60 appearances each of the last two seasons, and was much better for the Astros after the trade with the Yankees, de-emphasizing his four-seam fastball and increasing his breaking ball usage.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Suarez’s success, however, might hinge on reintroducing a breaking ball as a significant part of his repertoire.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Neither has thrown a plus breaking ball so far, but both have been excellent pitchers at their best.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
His breaking ball comes in at 78-82 mph, but that’s not always a solace to batters on the receiving end.
—Daniel Brown, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Suarez’s success, however, might hinge on reintroducing a breaking ball as a significant part of his repertoire.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Neither has thrown a plus breaking ball so far, but both have been excellent pitchers at their best.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
His breaking ball comes in at 78-82 mph, but that’s not always a solace to batters on the receiving end.
—Daniel Brown, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
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“Breaking ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breaking%20ball. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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