April is probably the most difficult month for baseball writing. There are all sorts of statistically interesting things, but almost none of it will stick around. Finding topics to write about is really difficult. However, sometimes, all it takes is one pitch to raise interest. Last week, such a pitch was thrown:
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That is JT Chargois‘ fastball. So far this season it is averaging about 94mph, a bit down from his days with the Twins. However, how often do you see a pitcher back-door a non-cutting fastball for a strike like that?