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Pedro Báez’s Past Peak Velocity Continues To Elude

For most, Spring Training isn’t about the end results. While there are instances when performance in camp could foreshadow future performance, it's not something to stress about. Instead, we should be paying close attention to what is occurring under the hood. A popular application behind this line line of thinking is the examination of a pitcher’s velocity. It is a litmus test of sorts, even though its effectiveness can differ depending on the context of a situation.

I say all of that to get to this point: The Astros ought to be concerned about Pedro Báez and his continued velocity decline.