Brad Lord’s five-pitch mix spans 83.2 to 94.5 mph

His sinker lands in the zone 68% of the time

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 91 min read

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What happened: Lord pairs four-seam and sinker averages above 94 mph with a slider, sweeper and changeup. The sweeper averages 2,679 rpm, the highest spin rate in the arsenal.

Why it matters: The two fastballs differ by three inches of horizontal movement and eight inches of drop. His slider and sweeper both drop 40 inches but move nine inches apart horizontally.

By the numbers: Four-seam: 94.5 mph, 55% zone rate. Sinker: 94.3 mph, 68%. Slider: 85.2 mph, 38%. Sweeper: 83.2 mph, 45%. Changeup: 86.0 mph, 35%.

What to watch: Watch how Lord sequences the two fastballs against his differently shaped breaking pitches.

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MLB.com Aug 9, 1:22 PM ET

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Brad Lord’s five-pitch mix spans 83.2 to 94.5 mph

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