Amir Garrett Working On Improving His Fastball
5 years agoCincinnati Reds reliever Amir Garrett is working on improving his four-seam fastball this spring. Already armed with an elite slider, Garrett is looking to add another wipeout pitch to his arsenal as he attempts to ascend to elite-reliever status in the league. According to Statcast, Garrett notched 68 strikeouts with his slider last season, compared to just six with his four-seam fastball. Garrett told reporters, "I want to have my fastball to be able to put somebody away." An improved fastball will help Garrett's slider become even more effective when he's on the mound. While he's currently blocked by incumbent closer Raisel Iglesias, Garrett is shaping up as Cincy's closer of the future and he could get a crack at the role in 2020 if Iglesias falters. For now, Garrett has plenty of fantasy value in leagues that count holds+saves as a category.
Source: Cincinnati.com
Source: Cincinnati.com