Prospect Podcast: Why Throwing Hard Matters And Who Throws The Hardest
Description
On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper talk a whole lot about pitchers' velocity. We discuss why it's the key to MLB success, and we look at which MiLB pitchers throw the hardest and have the nastiest stuff.
(00:00 ) Why we love velocity
(05:00 ) A new study finds MLB SPs who throw harder not only have more success, they also have longer careers
(20:00 ) Looking at which MiLB pitchers threw 100 mph in 2025.
(31:10 ) MiLB Stuff Leaders
(44:00 ) Prospect Soapboxes
Links:
MiLB Stuff Leaders: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/top-150-minor-league-stuff-leaders-for-2025/
The MiLB Pitchers Who Threw 100 MPH In 2025: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/all-125-mlb-prospects-who-threw-100-mph-in-the-minor-leagues-in-2025/
MLB SPs Who Have Long Careers Throw Hard: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/to-have-a-lengthy-mlb-career-pitchers-need-to-throw-hard/
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