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In the current age of velocity, something absurd must go down to gather our attention.
Miami Marlins flame-throwing right-hander Edward Cabrera, who was just recently called up, has done exactly that.
He just unleashed a 96 mph changeup. The fastest changeup in the sport’s 146-year history.
Edward Cabrera #79 of the Miami Marlins throws against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on September 24, 2021 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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Sounds a little counterintuitive to hoist a 96-mph changeup when the objective of this pitch is usually to throw off the balance of a hitter.
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (27) got a win for the day at Coors Field on June 1, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
But in Edward Cabrera’s defense, his fastball that routinely breaks 100 on the radar gun makes 96 darting down and into right-handers straight deadly.
Not every day that you see young pitchers mastering the craft of the changeup when most power arms of pitching coaches prioritize the slider. We aren’t bad-mouthing the slider here either because, if thrown correctly, that pitch can be impossible to pick up.
Starting pitcher Edward Cabrera #27 of the Miami Marlins delivers to home plate in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies in game one of a double header at Coors Field on June 1, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
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Edward Cabrera just may terrorize the national league the next decade with this pitch. You’re welcome for the sneak peek.
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