How the Reds are pitching to their strengths

Much like a fingerprint or a snowflake, every pitcher is different. While all pitchers need control, command, velocity, and deception, how they check each box varies wildly. There are a plethora of different arm angles, release points, and other mechanical nuances a pitcher can use. Pitch selection plays an enormous role as well.

Some throw a 100-mph fastball, while others barely touch 90. Some have sharp-moving breaking balls that induce a lot of swings and misses. Others rely on pinpoint command to induce weak contact and get called strikes. Few pitchers have four or five plus offerings in their arsenals. Heck, most don’t even have three. Ultimately, pitchers have to figure out what works…