Everybody knows how historically awful last year's bullpen was. This year has a chance to be a lot different.
I watched Friday's game against the Pirates, who managed just two hits off Phillies pitchers. Jose Alvarado threw two 100-mph fastballs, two that reached 99, along with a slider clocked at 93. Connor Brogdon threw 95. Sam Coonrod topped 98. JoJo Romero threw a four-seamer at 97. Spencer Howard was sitting between 96 and 97. Hector Neris and Archie Bradley were the slowpokes at 94 and 93.
Yesterday, Enyel De Los Santos hit 96 with his fastball. Hector Rondon was at 95. Damon Jones got to 95.
Last year's bullpen had an average fastball velocity of 93 mph, which was 24th in the majors. Things are looking up for 2021.
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