MILWAUKEE -- Chase Anderson walked the first two men who stepped into the batter's box at Miller Park on Saturday, but he also offered the first hint he had special stuff. Ball four to D-backs leadoff man Gregor Blanco left Anderson's hand at 96.9 mph, the hardest pitch he's ever thrown in the Major Leagues, according to Statcast™.
Maybe it's time to rewrite the scouting report on a 29-year-old right-hander heretofore regarded for an excellent changeup. Velocity isn't everything, but it was the biggest thing for Anderson as he carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning of the Brewers' 6-1 win.