Despite decline in velocity, Gio Gonzalez is finding success with more fastballs

Jun 22 2017 by Federal Baseball

 

By mixing up how he uses his arsenal, the Washington Nationals’ Gio Gonzalez has been able to get off to a strong start this season.

It’s no secret that Gio Gonzalez isn’t the strikeout artist that he used to be. Since leading the National League with a 9.3 K/9 in 2012, Gonzalez’s strikeout totals (as well as the rest of his numbers) have gradually declined.

“If you come into the big leagues knowing how to get out of jams, shoot, you’re going to be a big winner. Especially...
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