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Parker Messick's fastball quietly among baseball's best

Original: Parker Messick doesn't throw that hard, but his fastball is one of baseball's best

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Parker Messick is drawing attention for a unusual reason: despite modest velocity, his fastball is producing elite results and ranks among the best in Major League Baseball. Analysts are pointing to how he generates movement and deception rather than raw speed, making him one of the more interesting young pitchers to follow this season.

Why now: Messick is delivering standout results despite not throwing hard, a rare combination that intrigues baseball fans and analysts

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• Parker Messick doesn't throw that hard, but his fastball is one of baseball's best · MLB.com

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