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Best pitch mixes among Top 100 Prospects

A pitcher’s pitches must work together in concert to succeed against big league hitters.

That’s why we focus on pitching prospects’ entire arsenals. While there is a heavy bias toward stuff in these choices, there’s a reason. The ability to command three above-average or better pitches gives a pitcher a far greater chance at major league success, as opposed to having just two pitches—Spencer Strider notwithstanding.

BOBBY MILLER, RHP, DODGERS

Strikeout rate: 30.9%. Top three pitches: four-seam fastball, slider, changeup.

No other Top 100 Prospect brings the sheer

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