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Originally posted by GODHAN
I think velocity is pretty important. If you can throw a 100 mph fastball, all u need is a fair amount of control with a change-up, and u're pretty unhittable. Guys like Rocker and K-Rod are pretty good examples of a 2-pitch repertoire based off of velocity.
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And if you can throw a 94 mph cutter, you're pretty unhittable (Mariano Rivera). Or if you can throw an 89 mph fastball and move it around well, you can be pretty unhittable (Maddux). Velocity certainly helps a pitcher, but it's definitely just one of many factors determining how good someone is at pitching.