Mike Scioscia Velocity Quotations

We've talked about that for awhile, ... It's something we'll continue to look at very closely. ... His velocity is good and at times he throws to his pitching spots, and that needs to continue. ... We feel he has enough in his tank to do what any of our starters need to do down the stretch.

To combine velocity with great command is a package you don't see often, ... That puts him in an elite group of pitchers.

His velocity was good, his command was not as crisp as it has been. In the deep counts he ran, he came back and made some terrific pitches. When he had to make a pitch, he did.

The velocity is matching the command and he's getting good results.

His fastball command was a little erratic, but the velocity was good.

His fastball command was a little erratic, but the command on his offspeed pitches was there, and his velocity was good. He got his work in. It did not set him back.