Reynaldo Lopez showcased lower velocity in the early innings of a Grapefruit League game but remained unconcerned, prioritizing command and movement in his fastball. His average throw was 93 mph with a peak of 94.8 mph, typical during the dead arm phase of spring training. Although he was hit by the opposition, Lopez was more focused on refining his fastball rather than mixing pitches. With three more warm-up games before the season, he is set to start either the second or third game for the Braves.
Reynaldo Lopez felt fine during his outing, focusing on fastball command during a typical dead arm period. His velocity ranged from 93 to 94.8 mph.
Lopez was primarily working on his fastball, which he used for 49 of his 57 pitches, indicating a strategy to refine command and location.
Despite being hit hard by big league hitters, Lopez’s approach to exclusively use his fastball aligned with typical pitcher routines in spring training.
Lopez is expected to make three more starts before the regular season, aiming to solidify his place in the Braves’ rotation for the season opener.
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