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No one has touched his off-speed stuff, either — probably because there’s nothing off-speed about his off-speed stuff.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Standing at 6-foot-7, 275 pounds, Rivera is a massive presence on the mound who boasts a mid-to-high 90s fastball and an expansive array of off-speed pitches.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Had good off-speed pitches as well.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2026
At 19-15, Blake hits a nice off-speed shot that splits the defense for match point, then the match ends with a hands battle and a flared volley error from Bouchard for the game and match.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Standing at 6-foot-7, 275 pounds, Rivera is a massive presence on the mound who boasts a mid-to-high 90s fastball and an expansive array of off-speed pitches.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Had good off-speed pitches as well.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2026
At 19-15, Blake hits a nice off-speed shot that splits the defense for match point, then the match ends with a hands battle and a flared volley error from Bouchard for the game and match.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Off-speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-speed. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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