The Three Pack: Early Returns on Michael Feliz

Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY SportsWelcome to “The Three Pack”, a weekly feature in which I’ll give you three quick thoughts on anything and everything related to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Michael Feliz has pitched fairly well in his return to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 25-man roster. Here’s a look at what’s new and exciting about his return:

Feliz is throwing a tick more four-seamers by volume in 2019 to date (70.7 percent) than 2018 (67.7 percent), but even with the caveat of small sample size — Feliz has thrown just 3.2 innings in the majors this season — the peripherals around the pitch are more encouraging.

I was particularly impressed with Feliz’s ability to complete two consecutive strikeouts…