Willians Astudillo usually catches fast balls, doesn’t throw them.
On Friday night, utility player Twins – spent time catcher, first, second and third baseman this season – took the mound for the Minnesota Twins in their 10-3 loss to the Angels.
The 29-year-old Venezuelan did not disappoint, sending Kurt Suzuki (lineout), Luis Rengifo (groundout) and David Fletcher (lineout) in order on seven pitches at the bottom of the eighth.
Although its efficiency was a miracle, it was secondary to its speed – or lack thereof.
The “La Tortuga” terrain exceeded 72.5 mph, while throwing a strangely dazzling step at 46 mph – five mph slower than striker Zack Greinke, the Astros striker.
The entire excavation followed the radar gun during its brief relief appearance.
“I mean, there’s no way not to do that, is there?” Gemini manager Rocco Baldelli said. “It simply came to our notice then. But a beautiful, clean and sweat-free half for him. I don’t think he sweated.
I’m not surprised he can throw [46] mph hits and sticks them there when he wants a fast 75 mph ball. He does everything. ”