Well, I do think it’s appropriate to worry about any pitcher because throwing is an unnatural motion that has the capability of injuring the arm and/or shoulder. This is also a free country and you are free to have your own opinions… and you are free to worry all day and all night long, but you are not entitled to your own facts. According to BaseballSavant.com, here are Walker Buehler’s stats, including average fastball speed for the entire year.
- 2018 – 96.2 MPH -2.62 ERA – 137 IP
- 2019 – 96.5 MPH – 3.26 ERA – 182 IP
- 2020 – 96.