the pitching and defense is just light years ahead of the offense right now. It is important to point out that having a stronger arm doesnt actually mean you are guaranteed good results. Speaking of baiting, this play by Julio Rodrguez was prime example of the skill. The average throw from left field according to Baseball Savant is 87.3 MPH. This could have a lot to do with Norby being a second round pick I suppose. Among players with over 1000 throws, Buxton has the team's highest arm strength rating (91.2 MPH) and the highest max arm speed (101.4 mph). Hans Birkleberry He is either un-coachable, or badly coached (I honestly don't know which, because he isn't the only bad base runner). Right fielders throw the hardest, and first basemen the softest. Among all shortstops his 89.6 MPH overall ranks 5th out of the 71 players to register at least 50 throws from the position on the season. MLB.coms Mike Petriello announced the inclusion of arm strength leaderboards for all positions at Baseball Savant at the end of September. Any suggested sites to try Press J to jump to the feed. For an outfielder, they take the average of each players top 10% of throws and use a minimum of 50 throws to qualify. Swanson's 2022 results honestly look like what Cubs fans are hoping for from a full season of Seiya Suzuki, and that is certainly the high end of what Cubs fans should hope for, but it is worth noting that is his career season. This is how Statcast comes up with their data: Statcast position player arm strength metrics are available beginning with the 2020 season. the ERA scale, A measurement of a player's top running speed, expressed It leaves little room for error. there were long volleys, but then the players kept getting bigger/stronger and the serves were so fast that they changed the game. Gwynn, Carew, whoever, Probably some one will dig up some examples of great hitters who played various positions during the course of a season. But McKenna is no slouch with the glove so if McKenna can hit well enough (pretty damn good against LHP last year) then itd likely make up for any loss in the fielding/base running categories. Fraley came back end of July and hit .295 (173 at-bats) the rest of the way with 7 doubles, 11 HRs, and 22 walks (.381 obp). exit velocity of 95 mph or higher. I really like statcast (to hep measure range & arm strength) in which it help support our eye test. It sets out the average and maximum velocity on throws for position. The infield generally doesnt look great either for the most part. It is no surprise that Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz (93.9 mph) tops the shortstop leaderboard by a wide margin. Celestino isn't 'basically a rookie' any more. velocity and launch angle. It is no surprise that Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz (93.9 mph) tops the shortstop leaderboard by a wide margin. https://nypost.com/2022/10/12/the-show-theo-epstein-discusses-his-future-mlb-rule-changes/, https://www.redsminorleagues.com/cincinnati-reds-prospect-rankings/, Richie Martin, Alex Young sign with the Cincinnati Reds for 2023, Five prospects invited to spring training by the Cincinnati Reds, Reds land top international prospect Alfredo Duno. I really believe we are headed into a major dead ball era in baseball and the league knows it. In that term, it is kind of like a pitcher that can throw 100 mph, with no command. Lets start at shortstop where Dansby Swanson in my mind an good defender. Statcast in "feet per second in a player's fastest one-second Pitchers know what they need to do and how to do based on science. Sep 28, 2022 #193 Whoa.. an anthony gose sighting.. nice arm/elbow brace.. very stylish.. And, finally, with a 9.7% walk rate in 2022, Anderson was still a tough out despite his . Good to see. And he still makes brutal mistakes (mis-directed throws, and some of the worst base-running I've ever seen from a fast runner in my decades of watching baseball). "MLB Shortstop Arm Strength Leaderboard (via Savant) (average of top 5% of throws, 75+ throws): Oneil Cruz, 93.9 MPH; Willy Adames, 90.0 MPH; Jose Barrero, 89.6 MPH; Didi Gregorius, 88.9 MPH; Javier Bez, 88.7 MPH; Carlos Correa, 88.1 MPH," Codify Baseball tweeted. Anything below 88mph is considered 0. Only Corey Dickerson has a worse mark averaging 76.6 mph. 2. Fairchild posted a seasonal OPS+ of 116 (110 combined PAs with 3 teams). Michael Harris II, Atlanta Braves (no. His power, arm, and running are all plus. A Bolt is any run where the Sprint Speed (defined as haha The potential is scary. Started 18 hours ago, By Defensive data has continued to improve, especially in the Statcast era. It will be interesting to see what type of playing time Celestino gets in 2023 and how his arm continues to develop. Exit Velocity & Barrels. Where the Braves rank on Statcast's new arm strength leaderboard . Heres some raw data on Friedl, Fraley, Fairchild, and Senzel (the numbers are the percentile against other MLB players): Aquino: Arm: 99%, Sprint Speed: 87% but I feel it was skewed by a lot of blowouts and the new trend of letting position players pitch even when the game gets slightly out of hand( i hate this trend). Joined Jul 11, 2005 Messages xBA measures the likelihood that a batted ball will the fastest reactions and most direct routes in the Hes played internationally. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. +10 1B. Baseball Savant. Acuas overall play in the outfield this season wasnt as good as what we saw pre-injury, but these arm strength numbers show that at least one tool is still there. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Austin Rileys 83.7 mph average comes in slightly below average for third baseman. window.". Its not perfect, as they note, because players dont need to let it fly on every throw. Somethings missing. Scroll down to find 2019. Statcasts latest metric shows the Rangers have two of the best arms in baseball in their starting outfield. On 10/17/2022 at 12:29 AM, Andrew Bryz-Gornia said: On 10/16/2022 at 2:00 PM, Andrew Bryz-Gornia said: 4 Surprising Observations from Minnesota's Arm Strength Leaderboard. Given that there is no rulebook definition of "a throw where the player is trying hard," and many non-competitive lobs are captured, we have elected to take the average of the top portion of a player's throws. MLB recently released Statcast data about players' defensive arm strength. Got to love analytics, meaningless though most of them are. I do wonder if he could be traded for something wonderful. Parker Hageman Doug did drop Fairchild to #8 in the 2020 mid season list in favor of Austin Hendrick, the Reds #1 2020 pick (#12 overall); but still. This page allows you to break down the Outs Above Average performance of infielders and outfielders both at their lineup position and at a location on the field. For Albies that isnt terribly surprising as his range is his best defensive trait. Statcast refers to the spin that contributes to movement a resource for Kansas creatives. Maybe they floated Barnhart on waivers like they did Miley a year later; but, nobody bit? Joined Mar 28, 2020 Messages 6,175 Reaction score 2,998 Points 113. Gambling problem? TE said pitching is now a science based on missing bats and dominance. At least not often. Heres my complete guess of a batting line prediction.270/.330/.470, https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/arm-strength?year=2022&minThrows=100&pos=arm_3b&team=&sortColumn=max_arm_strength&sortDirection=desc. Become a Twins Daily Caretaker, By I believe Arraez is underrated at 2B and that is where he will end up. "feet per second in a player's fastest one-second At the end of September, the day finally came, inspiring me to dive into the metrics of some of my favorite throwers in the league. Little League World Series Baseball 2022 captures the fun and fundamentals of Little League in a new unique way: pick your team, power-up your stats, and knock it out of the park to become a Little League All-Star. Lucas Seehafer PT After Aristides Aquino jumped up on the wall to save a few runs, the ball ricocheted off and forced him to scurry after it. Yeah. For a pitcher it is the average of his softest 50% of batted balls allowed. Its not going to happen. Jump is a Statcast metric that shows which players have Before every pitch a player needs to know how they will react to the subsequent action. Ted Schwerzler Celestino can't seem to control his thoughts. Fraley is a platoon player who either Fairchild or Senzel can partner with. by Handedness, Lets Admire Some of the Strongest Arms in Baseball, Dodgers Win Game 1, Retain Big Brother Status. @BK, baseball reference shows his defensive metrics substantially below average as in -6 DRS in 51 games with .976 fielding pct and 1 assist. In outfield Is it a throw on a bases empty single, or a throw trying to cut down a runner going first to third. There was clearly a lot of contract gaming going on when he ended up getting non-tendered after the 2020 season. Statcast should be used much more to evalute defensive skills & increase more the value of defensive WAR. Over the past 20 to 30 years our standards for what we expect major league players to produce has dropped so much. It will not surprise you to hear that Aristides Aquino is among the leaders in the outfield. Full arm strength leaderboards for position players, beginning in 2020. . Powered by Invision Community, Image courtesy of Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports. There is a lot of good information in his article including an idea of what to actually make of this data. Leave a COMMENT and start the discussion. Full arm strength leaderboards for position players, beginning in 2020. : r/baseball r/baseball 24 days ago Posted by normsy New York Highlanders [Petriello] A new Statcast thing! Jim, I completely agree. Kenny Jackelen. Friedl: Arm: 53%, Sprint Speed: 72% Celestino is still basically a rookie, Not hitting a cutoff man is a rookie mistake which can easily be resolved. Anything below 88mph is considered 0. as Active Spin. Currently, arm strength data covers the 2020 through 2022 seasons, but a few observations stand out from Minnesota's data. What a pleasure to watch playoff baseball, I got a trial $17.50 offer from Sling to get the TBS, FS1 and ESPN feeds this year (which I will cancel at the end of the month when rates double with little else worth watching on that service). His AAA numbers are far better than his results at lower levels indicating he made an adjustment that helped out big-time prior to the 2019 season. Oneil Cruz, SS, Pirates Everything about Cruz is extreme, from his power to his speed to his arm strength. A table displaying leaders in Statcast metrics such as Sweet Spot % (SwSp%), Barrels, Exit Velocity (EV), Batted Ball Distance (DST), Projected Home Run Distance (HR-DST), Launch Angle (LA) and Batted Ball Events (BBE) . Look at it like tennis. play. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. FraleY? I don't think an O's fan can really ask for anymore respect than this. Knowing that Carlos Correa's top 5% of 2022 throws averaged 88.0 MPH just doesn't feel impressive, likely because we're used to pitchers hitting 95+ MPH with ease nowadays. Recent Twins discussion in our forums How hard, in miles per hour, a fielder throws the ball. 26. 3. Does Tom Brady have arm strength? I imagine this was pretty close to that. Moustakas? Melissa Berman Although he's played fewer than 100 career games, he already owns the records for the hardest-hit ball (122.4 mph) and the fastest infield assist (97.8 mph) under Statcast tracking (since 2015), and his barrel rate and sprint speed both ranked in the 96th percentile or higher last season. what are the chances of them either moving the mound back or making certain pitches illegal? Correa was 4th in average velo and max velo for short stops with at least 300 throws in 2022. It will be interesting to see how the SS situation gets sorted out. But Barnhart had a remaining sunken cost of about $5m even if the option on 2022 was bought out. Acua in fact is No. Baseball America just released their 2023 Top 100 list that includes 8 Orioles prospects. Copyright RedlegNation.com. newsletter, Mike Petriello announced the inclusion of arm strength leaderboards, Braves Hall of Fame profile: Bronson Arroyo, Daily Hammer Podcast: Busy Weekend for the Braves. Few fans may be able to identify the Twins player with the best arm strength, but Gilberto Celestino has one of baseball's best arms. Recall that Jesse Winker was a 1st rounder at #49 overall in 2012 and has done well enough in MLB. and, on certain types of batted balls, Sprint Speed. I believe Fairchild has earned an extended look. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The old school management and feel of the game situational play from Brian Snitker and the Braves reigned last year. The league average for center fielders has been 88.8 mph over the last three seasons. Thats middle of the lineup with this bunch until proven otherwise. 1 overall for outfielders 97.9 mph with a max of 101.5 mph. Its not in this view, but Harris also finishes with a nice little spin after releasing, also known as a janitor throw. Then again given Fairchilds past history with the Reds, maybe he is the guy who gets flipped for a reliever because somebody else actually wants him . If thats average, baseball quality as really declined. During his time with the Reds, his OPS/OPS+ was .897/141 in 99PAs. All rights reserved. raw numbers and as a measurement against average. How fast, in miles per hour, a ball was hit by a batter. We recently switched our login system from requiring display names to email addresses in order to log in. What is interesting is that its Nick Senzel with the second best max throw, but his average throw is near the bottom and well below-average. Well just by looking at them play they appear that way to me. I dont think anyone is that convincing. First up for him seemed to be cutting the number of pitchers on the roster from 13 back to at most 12 and possibly even 11. The next highest infielder is Sergio Alcantara, who is 24th. Maybe the old baseball players home. Arraez had no need to let it rip playing 2B and 1B this year. That group of folks does not include Arraez. It isnt hyperbole to say that this is one of the most impressive throws youll ever see. The transition to Hawk-Eye in 2020 has allowed the measurement of arm strength. As the ball was lined into center, Rodrguez remained calm and threw up his hands as if he was preparing to catch it on a line. Harris played the hop perfectly, used a pro step to direct himself, and threw a missile through the would-be cutoff man for a perfect one-hopper to nail Luis Guillorme at the plate. How high/low, in degrees, a ball was hit by a batter. To me, Friedl is more of our 4th OF. Julio Rodrguez, Seattle Mariners, (no. pitch. It is however interesting to take a look at the leaderboards to see where guys pop up. You can keep tabs with him on twitter @dougdirt24. According to MASN article announcing his signing, " According to Statcast, he ranked in the top five percent of MLB in strikeout rate (12.1%) and whiff rate (14.4%)." They want to win more games and keep improving. Not just the offense. But his age concerns me less than it does others, though I prefer a youth movement. exit velocity of 95 mph or higher. . Aquino has a 1.4 on 29 more PAs. After my search, I settled on five players from a sample of 20 to 25 who showcased great footwork and instincts to pair with their strong, accurate throws. Crawford is a bit higher at 19 while Correa is at #6. After Gary Snchez lined this pitch down the left field line, Eaton had a beat on the ball and immediately knew how to attack it. Started 17 hours ago, By this is in response to Dougs comment above. How fast, in miles per hour, a ball was hit by a batter. Baseball Savant has recently added a new category of stat tracking called the Arm Strength Leaderboard. If not maybe thats the reason he was moved to 2B. I remember well people ripping Dave Kingman for only hitting .230. How far off the mound, in feet, a pitcher releases the He topped out at 102.3, which was the highest velocity throw by a Twins defender this season. A strong arm isn't as helpful if you don't have the range for a more demanding position. The potential low budget names of FA outfielders and catchers and back end starters are an interesting list as well as forecasts of non-tenders and potential AAA assignments to underachievers( Barrero). 48 averaging 79.2 mph with a max of 87.0 mph. How high/low, in degrees, a ball was hit by a batter. In fact, much of the power you'll develop through battle ropes workouts comes from your lower body, not just your arms. The top pitchers had all worked better with CC than with Barnhart. We need a LH hitter to balance the lineup. If Fairchilds 110 MLB PA in 2022 are an accurate gauge, he is wasted potential as a platoon player. If youve been a fan of the Cincinnati Reds over the last few years then you probably have plenty of memories of Aristides Aquino firing lasers out of his right arm to various infielders, too. #2 Arraez arm strength is even more surprising, My take is that they should work with Arraez more at 3B, so we have Kiriloff at 1B, Polanco at 2B & Arraez at 3B for RHPs. Former Tigers appearing on MLB rosters include infielder Alex Bregman (Astros), infielder DJ LeMahieu (Yankees), pitcher Aaron Nola (Phillies), catcher Austin Nola (Mariners), pitcher Will Harris. A range-based metric of skill that shows how many outs a Please enter a valid email and try again. Of all the players in the league with at least 100 throws in 2022, he ranks first on the arm strength leaderboard with an average throw of 98.1 mph. Its a slower movement, but my goodness, if you can throw a ball this hard off a crow hop, then Id say youve made the right decision! Yes, many people would like Arraez as a DH. Really I dont remember seeing it when they play LF. He's been writing about baseball since 2006 (contributions formerly at The Athletic and currently at Baseball America). To me, Correa generally threw the ball as hard as it needed to be thrown with a pretty high and accurate ceiling. Arraez has a below average arm. As a backstop, youre taught to transfer the ball as deep into your body and as close to your ear as possible when preparing to throw a runner out. Wow, I had the impression that Correa had the best arm strength. After his showing in Arizona, there could be an argument for Kjerstad. Unlike Harris, Rodrguez opted for a mini crow hop and not a pro step. In the infield is the catcher running or Billy Hamilton? Playing him more at 2B and 3B might mean more IL time keeping his true asset (the bat) out of the lineup. For now, Ill leave you with this. Both Aristides Aquino and Tyler Naquin come out with above-average arms. After planting, he creates a perfect angle to use his left arm as a coil to throw off of, leading to a seed right over the bag and a nice outfield assist. xBA measures the likelihood that a batted ball will Correa is a classic shortstop. Celestino - just needs to use his arm strength wisely and hit cutoffs more often. This is a big value to the development of young pitchers. Now with the shift banned, it'd be disasterous with Arraez at 2B. 48 averaging 79.2 mph with a max of 87.0 mph. 4. I would suspect that his number would go up had he spent more time at shortstop or third base. Acua in fact is No. Atleast 20+ HR power as a platoon player and theyre banning the shift which probably adds 15% value to every decent lefty hitter. Where the Braves rank on Statcast's new arm strength leaderboard. He topped out at 102.3, which was the highest velocity throw by a Twins defender this season.. His defensive numbers didn't fare well at the season's start, with him ranking 9th among AL shortstops in SDI. The average outfield throw from Ozuna was 79.2 mph and his max was 83.6 which ranks 154th out of 155 qualified players. Cd key product storyline. Lets start at shortstop where Dansby Swanson in my mind an good defender. Statcast calculates this number by. Michael Papierski has been claimed by the Tigers. Harris comes in eighth among centerfielders at 93.2 mph with a max of 100.0 mph. +7 2B. thrown with. In fact it's not even close to true. Thats fine. Everyone else was below-average in their overall score. With the help of the Statcast Arm Strength leaderboard, Im going to show you exactly what sets those players apart from the rest of the pack. MLB.com's Mike Petriello announced Winning more games with better outfield wall padding. Get all the latest free agent and trade rumors with the Twins Daily rumor tracker! It is no surprise at all with Harris who could be looking at a long string of Gold Gloves in his future. It's surprising because it's not true. Of note is this positional adjustment chart: 0 RF. Below I am going to take a look at some things I found interesting when looking at the Braves list. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Grissom, who has played more on the left side of the infield during his time in the minors, would likely see his arm number improve with a move off second. We are going to wrap up our Statcast series with a look at one of the newest metrics available. Now if only they could hit. Barrero has long been known for his arm, so its no surprise that he shows up atop the Reds leaderboard here. We are going to wrap up our Statcast series with a look at one of the newest metrics available. Thats also considering that the loss of the shift will likely get him on base a bit more. Leody Taveras has an average of 94.6 mph on his throws, which has him 7th out of 362 qualified players, while Adolis Garcia is right behind him in 8th, at 94.2 mph. 12 hours ago, By Luis Arraez has been compared to Tony Gwynn, but Gwynn wasnt used in the super utility role like Arraez is (the good news is that moving him around the diamond doesnt seem to affect his hitting). I will be referring to two specific Baseball Savant searches. In my perfect world, the Reds would sign Benintendi and start the year with an outfield of LF Benintendi, CF Fairchild, RF Fraley/Senzel platoon, and Friedl would be the 4th/5th outfielder. If I were a major leaguer I'd want to play in the field too. the fastest reactions and most direct routes in the I encourage clicking on the link and seeing the players in a larger context. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Statcast is a state-of-the-art tracking technology that allows for the collection and analysis of a massive amount of baseball data, in ways that were never possible in the past. of his glove and to the base on a stolen base or pickoff Here is a link to the podcast: The transition to Hawk-Eye in 2020 has allowed the . able to make a catch on an individual batted ball. Also, I made this point a couple of days ago. He has an 84.8 on the books which is still under a 3Bs average, but not too far off. When he didnt; Farmer got a call and took the deal little realizing than instead of looking for a job, he was eventually going to become a cult hero as an MLB shortstop. That isnt because of his arm strength, but his good first step, range and overall athletic ability. Of note is this positional adjustment chart: This means that if a RF scores at 90, then you'd expect him to score at 83 while playing 2B. 6. Statcast Statistics Player Batting 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | All Baseball Is Life: What If We Were a City of Ls? I would argue that none of them are limited to LF. And that where Arraez absolutely sucks. Hes had scores of different coaching across his 12 seasons as a pro. MORE FROM TWINS DAILY Odds & lines subject to change. Maybe ownership stuck its nose into the situation? tobacco spit, nut cup grabs, choking up with two strikes, and everyday ballplayers. Celestino topped the arm strength leaderboard with a 92.4 mph average on over 300 throws. A batted ball with the perfect combination of exit 25 overall). Crawford is a bit higher at 19 while Correa is at #6. That's because the energy you generate from your lower body transfers up to . For a pitcher it is the average of his softest 50% of batted balls allowed. This sort of metric is a decent tool, but you need to be realistic about its limitations. You can change the minimum number of throws if youre mainly interested in finding who has the highest peak arm strength, regardless of how many total throws theyve made. That isnt because of his arm strength, but his good first step, range and overall athletic ability. Typically, a player should have no chance of getting a force out at third base from the outfield, but a slight hesitation due to the hand deke was enough for him to unload a pill. Statcast About Statcast. Current: All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. He won the AL's Platinum Glove and led the league in SDI. Reactions: macbdog. . Gilberto Celestino has underrated arm strength plays where Fraley would play when Fraley is out and a different OF position when Fraley is in; but, unless they come up with 2 clearly everyday better OF players, Fairchild should be an everyday guy. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. Last season, Carlos Correa compiled elite defensive numbers. For Albies that isnt terribly surprising as his range is his best defensive trait. I think youre off base on Fraley, but time will tell. The art of getting hits has gone down so much overall in baseball it is sickening. How far, in feet, a fielder or runner has traveled on a It is no surprise that Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz (93.9 mph) tops the shortstop leaderboard by a wide margin. Unless the Reds spend this off season, unlikely it seems, Id hang on to AA, Fairchild, and Friedl, shopping Fraley & Senzel for whatever theyd bring. Go on and have a look at the list. Baseball Savant. A Batted Ball Event represents any batted ball that But if he can pull up his splits vs LHP in the .650 OPS territory even then I think he can stay an every day player. attempt. able to make a catch on an individual batted ball. At best he can lead off vs RHP and maybe 8/9 against LHP to keep his glove out there. MLB Shortstop Arm Strength Leaderboard (via Savant) Escape Velocity takes the average of a player's batted ball velocities subtracted from 88. Escape Velocity takes the average of a player's batted ball velocities subtracted from 88. Of course, using OPS+ , Fairchild is the leader at 141, while Fraley comes in 4th at 118. By Kris Willis @Kris_Willis Oct 25, 2022, 12:00pm EDT Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images We are going to wrap up our Statcast series with a look at one of the newest metrics available. Good to know that Celestino has a lot of mustard on his throws. I suspect that if there were a way to measure accuracy along with arm strength, that Harris would likely be even closer to the top. Celestino may have led the team in arm strength this past season, but his sample size is more limited than some of the team's other outfielders. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Yesterday at 01:58 PM, Copyright 2023 DiamondCentric After gathering himself and seeing how far Rhys Hoskins was from home, he knew he had a shot. I would suspect that his number would go up had he spent more time at shortstop or third base. Arraez is such a fun player to watch at the plate. Regardless, this is the Cuddyer/Sano argument all over again. For example, Fraley has a .06 WAR while Fairchild has a .7 in 148 fewer plate appearances. That isn't because of his arm strength, but his good first step, range and overall athletic ability. Outside of the Twins, he is a father, high school teacher, and avid runner. Aquino using OPS+ disappears down at 63. However, at this point, hes a career .149 hitter against LHers, has lousy defensive metrics, and apparently no better than an average arm. I believe they had a similar problem in the late 60s and they lowered the mound. Nate Eaton has an absolute cannon for an arm. I am so tired of people saying if only he could hit .230 Come on.. .230 is terrible. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Started Saturday at 03:30 PM, By Celestino topped the arm strength leaderboard with a 92.4 mph average on over 300 throws. Statcast Arm Strength Leaderboard (Mets) baseballsavant.mlb 4 3 New York Mets MLB Professional sport Baseball Sports 3 comments Best Add a Comment robmcolonna123 5 hr. Statcast Arm Strength Leaderboard | baseballsavant.com Baseball Savant savant illustrator Gamefeed Scoreboard Probable Pitchers Search Visuals Statistics Statcast Statistics Player Batting 2022 | time of a pitcher's first movement or pitch release. and, on certain types of batted balls, Sprint Speed. 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