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| A '''Power pitcher''' is a ] who relies on the velocity of his pitches to succeed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/velocity+|accessdate=2007-08-10|title=Velocity|publisher=Merriam-Webster, Incorporated|date=2007}}</ref> Generally, power pitchers record a high amount of ]. Thus statistics such as strikeouts/nine innings are common measures of power. | |||
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A Power pitcher is a pitcher who relies on the velocity of his pitches to succeed. Generally, power pitchers record a high amount of strikeouts. Thus statistics such as strikeouts/nine innings are common measures of power.
A power pitcher who succeeds by striking out batters and keeping the ball out of play is different from a control pitcher who succeeds by avoiding surrendering walks.
Notes
- "Velocity". Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-10.
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