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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
Another positive for Shields:
His repertoire leans heavily on fastball/changeup/curve. The changeup and curve are much less risky pitches to throw, long-term.
Sliders are the pitches that seem to shred the most arms...
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He throws his changeup more than almost anybody, and its his out pitch. He's got one of the best slow pitches in baseball. So, his innings might be less stressful than most.