Willians Astudillo is quick and easy.
On Friday night, the Twins utility camper (who has spent time on the catcher, first, second and third base this season) took the Minnesota Twins mound in their 10-3 loss to the Angels.
The 29-year-old Venezuelan did not disappoint, sending Kurt Suzuki (lineup), Luis Rengifo (ground) and David Fletcher (lineup) in order in seven pitches at the end of the eighth.
While his efficiency was a marvel, it was secondary to his speed, or lack thereof.
Launch of “The Turtle” surpassed 72.5 mph, while launching a strange and dazzling launch at 46 mph, five mph slower than the launched Zack Greinke, the Astros launcher, which launched on Monday.
Throughout his brief relief appearance, the entire excavation observed the radar gun.
“I mean, there’s no way not to, right?” Twin manager Rocco Baldelli said. “It simply came to our notice then. But a nice, clean, sweat-free entry for him. I don’t think he sweated.
No wonder I can shoot [46] MPH hits and clicks there when you want a 75 mph fast ball. He does everything ”.