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Scouting The Pittsburgh Pirates System 2026: Best Fastballs

Who has the best fastball in the system?

By Anthony Murphy · Bucs On Deck

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 2:03 PM

Key Things to Know

Anthony Murphy analyzes the top fastballs across the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system.
The analysis emphasizes pitch analytics and movement metrics beyond just high velocity.
Induced Vertical Break (IVB) measures a pitch's movement when removing the effects of gravity.

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Anthony Murphy examines pitching tools across the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, focusing on what constitutes a quality fastball. Murphy explains that modern evaluation relies on pitch analytics rather than relying solely on pure velocity to determine success.

The article highlights Induced Vertical Break (IVB) as a key metric for evaluating movement and swing-and-miss potential. Pitcher Bubba Chandler is noted as averaging an above-average 17 inches of IVB on his fastball in the past year.

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