PHOENIX — Noah Syndergaard was one of the biggest additions the Los Angeles Dodgers made this offseason. The 30-year-old right-handed pitcher was added after a decent year between the Los Angeles Angels and Philadelphia Phillies, but came to LA to get back to being an All-Star-caliber pitcher.
Syndergaard was an All-Star in 2016 with the New York Mets, and had a fastball that consistently hit triple digits. HIs 4-seam fastball in 2016 averaged 98.7 mph. Last year, however, his 4-seam fastball averaged 94.1 mph — a greater than four mph decrease.
Syndergaard had Tommy John surgery in 2020, which definitely contributed to his decrease in velocity.