Since coming to MLB, Cuban Aroldis Chapman He surprised everyone by probably being the strongest Major League Baseball pitcher he has ever seen, with his deadly right over 100 miles per hour and his imposing physique. “Cuban Rocket” had a great career in MLB, but the years are starting to weigh in and He will soon be 33, which worries Chapman.
The Yankees lifeguard spoke to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic and said he was looking for ways to evolve his philosophy when it comes to pitching, including breaking pitching and offspeed to make up for the fact that he didn’t throw the usual miles. a few years ago.
I am no longer 25 years old, I am no longer 105 miles from nowhere, I am older and it is my reality. When I was a starter in Cuba, I threw a splitter and I think it would be good to experience it now that I don’t have the same miles as before, that allows me to evolve as a veteran pitcher.
When he hit the big leagues, Chapman became famous for his fast balls that went over 100 miles, being his main pitch, but over the years he added a 88 mph glider, a splitter and a change of pace. speed.