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The Royals rave about his elite command that features a plus-fastball and two distinct off-speed pitches.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
The Red Devils didn’t do much with Umbright’s off-speed pitches, either.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The Phillies remain focused on developing his off-speed pitches, director of pitching development Travis Hergert said, particularly a tighter slider to be thrown early in the counts and in hitters’ counts.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Cole took advantage of the Rays’ aggressiveness, ramping up his off-speed usage the second time through the order.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
The Red Devils didn’t do much with Umbright’s off-speed pitches, either.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The Phillies remain focused on developing his off-speed pitches, director of pitching development Travis Hergert said, particularly a tighter slider to be thrown early in the counts and in hitters’ counts.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Cole took advantage of the Rays’ aggressiveness, ramping up his off-speed usage the second time through the order.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
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“Off-speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-speed. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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