Pitch Repertoire & How to Use It
Messick has a five-pitch mix designed for tunneling, movement, and deception rather than speed.
Pitch Type
Velocity
Rating
Typical Usage
4-Seam Fastball
93–94 mph
77–80
High in the zone to change eye levels.
Circle Change
85 mph
86
Primary out-pitch; low-and-away to RHH works best.
Slider
86–88 mph
89–99
Late bite; use...
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