We all love to watch devastating pitches. Whether that’s a 100+ MPH fastball, a wipeout slider, a big looping curveball, or even a knuckleball, you have to admit there’s something satisfying about watching a pitcher completely overpower a batter and make them look silly with a powerful pitch. Pitches like this is something the Pittsburgh Pirates need more of on their staff.
In early September the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed right-handed pitcher Connor Overton off waivers. He’s only thrown 4 innings in a Pirate uniform, but he has looked quite good in his small sample size, not allowing an earned run with 3 strikeouts and a WHIP of 0.