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Whats up with Velo gains by former D Backs ?

We'e been talking about it. Here are the charts

First up Tyler Skaggs. His is the most dramatic and well publicized.

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Here is Trevor Bauer.

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And here is Ian Kennedy

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via www.fangraphs.com

Even Tony Sipp throwing harder since he left

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via www.fangraphs.com

This is more than just a trend. It's a repeated pattern. I wonder if the D Backs are truly aware of whats going on ?

Note these are guys that rely on the fastball. A sinker ball or cutter dependent pitcher the Velo is not the key so much.