Simply impressive was the presentation of the rookie pitcher John Duranwho dazzled in the victory of the minnesota twins 4-0 over the Seattle Marinersshowing his powerful arm in the MLB.
There was uncertainty regarding the closer’s job in Minnesota, with the departure of Taylor Rogers to the San Diego Padresbut after watching Duran pitch, concerns have evaporated.
During his first opportunity, the Caribbean native made history, hitting a 102 mph fastball, the fastest fastball ever recorded by the Minneapolis franchise.
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Since tracking pitches in 2008, Durán is one of 4 Twins pitchers in which he has managed to reach a speed of 3 digits, along with fellow Dominicans Juan Morillo and Jorge Alcalá, and Venezuelan Brusdar Graterol.
“I’m glad I don’t have to hit. I tell you. I know all the coaches thought the same thing when they saw it, maybe even the players too. But I haven’t seen 102 mph very often. I know guys pull hard these days, but that’s on another level.”, confessed Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli.
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Only 2 pitches had exceeded 101 miles per hour in the history of the Minnesota team, which were by Graterol and one more by Morillo, until Durán broke the mark, throwing 9 of those torpedoes in the ninth inning. Amazing.
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