05-06-2007, 07:41 PM
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Re: Clay Buchholz
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Originally Posted by MANNYHOF24
I love the 8 K's in 5 innings. Other than his plus fastball, what are his other best pitches?
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http://www.soxprospects.com
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Buchholz has a low-to-mid 90s four-seam fastball, a two-seam fastball, a slider, a hard 12-to-6 curveball, and a change-up. In 2006, Buchholz actually let loose towards the end of the season, when his fastball was sitting around 96 mph. However, over the course of the season his fastball typically sits around 93-94 and tops out at about 97 mph. His change-up is generally a straight change that sits around 78-82 mph; he also throws a circle change. Best curveball in the organization. Good demeanor on the mound. Pitches well under pressure, pitching coaches have said he has ice water running through his veins. Needs to improve his consistency slightly, but otherwise has ace makeup.
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