Triston McKenzie velocity spikes to 98.8 mph in Padres camp
by Bruno Mulé | Padres Correspondent | Fri, Mar 13th 11:21am EDT
McKenzie carries a 5.46 ERA across 24 big-league appearances (20 starts) since 2023 into Padres camp as a non-roster invitee, but his arm has shown something new this spring. He gained weight over the offseason and pitched in winter ball for the first time, and his four-seamer is averaging 95.7 mph — up two full mph from last season. McKenzie has never touched 97 mph in a major-league game, but he topped that mark 10 times in his most recent Cactus League outing and peaked at 98.8 mph. He admitted having "no idea" where the extra velocity is coming from. (Kevin Acee)
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The results haven't matched the stuff, as McKenzie has allowed six runs with a 6:7 K:BB over 4.1 innings this spring while competing for a rotation spot. He has another opportunity to make his case Friday against the Athletics, and his contract includes a June opt-out clause.
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