All aboard the Ricky Tiedemann hype train
Then, before departing for the afternoon, the talented lefty recorded his second swinging punchout of the contest, this time againstAfter getting ahead 0-1 with a slider on the outside corner, Tiedemann issued three straight 98-mph sinkers before enticing Vierling to offer at a beautifully located changeup down and away for strike three. Like the sinker he used to finish Báez, it featured 16 inches of horizontal break.
Among the highlights that stood out was the left-hander’s repeatable delivery — a sentiment that has resonated throughout Toronto’s organization, particularly with its big-league hurlers. With a healthy arm slot like his, it is easy to understand how he’s been so dominant up to this point. As a starter, Tiedemann will have to reserve his energy over multiple innings rather than emptying the tank for just three batters. So you likely won’t see him hitting 98 or 99 mph regularly during the season.
As for the remainder of spring training, there’s also a strong chance Tiedemann’s fastball velocity will drop back down to his usual range of 95-96 mph, especially considering he was likely pitching on a bit of adrenaline during his first outing of 2023.Tiedemann’s spring is certainly off to a strong start, one he’ll hope to build on over the next four weeks.
It is, after all, worth remembering that he only compiled 11 innings with the Fisher Cats in 2022 before being shut down for the rest of the season. And as someone who won’t turn 21 until August, there isn’t any need to rush him to the majors, at least not yet.
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