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This year, Gausman’s off-speed pitch averages 17 inches of horizontal movement and has moved as many as 19 inches in some starts.
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Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Mixing in off-speed, curveballs, that feels less stressful than constantly ripping the fastball.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
His off-speed pitchers were particularly effective.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 May 2025
His off-speed pitches have been effective this season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
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Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Mixing in off-speed, curveballs, that feels less stressful than constantly ripping the fastball.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
His off-speed pitchers were particularly effective.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 May 2025
His off-speed pitches have been effective this season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
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“Off-speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-speed. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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