SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — When Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg tamed the Houston Astros in the 2019 World Series, the hard-throwing right-hander made an impression on Giants pitcher Tyler Beede.
Strasburg has above-average fastball velocity, but he didn’t use his four-seamer to dominate the Astros. Instead, the 10th-year veteran relied heavily on two of his best off-speed pitches –his curveball and changeup– to neutralize a potent Houston offense.
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The result? Strasburg picked up two World Series wins and led the Nationals to a stunning triumph. This spring, Strasburg’s formula will provide a blueprint for a Giants pitcher with a pair of excellent off-speed pitches.