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In Depth: Bailey Ober's Fastball Velocity is Trending in the Wrong Direction
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Sports Illustrated frames this report around Ober's is Trending in the Wrong Direction. Ober's velo has decreased in each of his last two spring training outings.
After beginning his spring training with multiple bullpen sessions designed to get his mechanics back to where he wanted, Twins pitcher made his 2026 Grapefruit debut on March 6. threw 25 pitches over two perfect innings, getting five whiffs and allowing no hard contact.
His was just under 90 miles per hour, but that figured to increase closer to his 91-92 career norm over time. And on Tuesday, the downward trend continued.
The closing section explains why the consequences may continue.
Sports Illustrated uses this to examine Ober's is Trending in the Wrong Direction. Ober's average velo has decreased in each of his last two spring training outings.
went four innings against the Phillies, throwing 58 pitches. The results weren't too bad: He allowed one run on two hits and two walks, including a solo home run, over four frames.
The closes by linking the event to broader consequences.
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