Patrick Reilly discusses breaking ball at Arizona Fall League

Fastball reached 97.7 mph during recent scoreless outing

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 54m1 min read

What happened: Right-hander Patrick Reilly detailed the development of his breaking pitch during a recent Arizona Fall League interview. He subsequently started an AFL contest, delivering a scoreless opening frame that included one strikeout.

Why it matters: The Fall League provides an advanced testing environment for pitchers refining their secondary offerings. Reilly is utilizing the assignment to measure his breaking ball against elevated competition.

By the numbers: Reilly generated significant metrics in his recent start, with his fastball touching 97.7 mph while producing 19 inches of induced vertical break and exceeding 2,400 rpm. His breaking ball registered a spin rate of more than 2,700 rpm.

What to watch: He will continue his workload in the Fall League to further develop his pitch mix.

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MLB.com 2026-10-09T00:36:59.905323+00:00

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