I have a new article that examines this very topic over at Fantasy Baseball Strategy and I found a few interesting differences.

1. The first one may not be that surprising but elite pitchers have a higher avereage velocity than other groups of pitchers which carries over to the off-speed and breaking pitches as well.
2. The movement on the elite pitches are greater, in some case much greater, movement

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I would like to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there, especially mine. Like I mentioned on Mother’s Day, my parents have been an incredible influence on my life, and I owe any success that I achieve to them and the fantastic life they have helped me live. Also, as a father myself (for the second and last time recently), I would just…
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Today, the big time prospect did not disappoint. Clayton Kershaw was as good as advertised on Sunday as he had his way with many of the St. Louis Cardinals. Kershaw went six innings, allowed two runs and struck out seven. There’s not too much else to say, if you were debating on using your waiver priority on him, this should seal the deal. Pick him up in all formats.

It…
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