Be very afraid, opposing MLB teams and players, because Mets flamethrower Noah Syndergaard will probably be throwing even more gas this upcoming season, if that’s even possible.
He already led all MLB starting pitchers in average fastball velocity, as he overpowered some of the league’s best hitters last season.
Sunday, Noah Syndergaard said he wants to throw harder.
His average fastball last season was 97.9 mph, fastest for starting P last season
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 13, 2017
His sinker is even more impressive when you look at the numbers. He had an active sinker velocity of 100.1 mph, and the pitch topped out at 102.3. mph. Good luck getting that pitch out of the infield.
Anyway, as if he wasn’t dominant enough, “Thor” has apparently been training hard and put on a considerable amount of muscle during the offseason.
Noah Syndergaard reported to camp Sunday and told reporters he — seriously — gained 15-17 pounds of muscle, wants to throw HARDER in 2017.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 12, 2017
He also revealed what food he ate the most of to help him get jacked.
Noah Syndergaard spent the winter eating bowls of venison and wants to throw harder this season. I have nothing to add to that. #mets
— David Lennon (@DPLennon) February 12, 2017
Maybe Syndergaard will challenge Aroldis Chapman for fastest recorded pitch in a game, and top 105 mph. It won’t be too long until we get to see him try, either, as he’ll likely be the team’s opening day starter against the Braves.
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