STARTERS: Fastball Velocity Changes

Let's revisit fastball velocity changes from 2011 to 2012 to find buying opportunities, as well as guys who have more risk than it may appear.

First, the SP who have added the most velocity to their fastballs. Then those who have lost the most.

Average Fastball Velocity - 2012 vs. 2011

                              -------MPH------
Name                  League  2011  2012  Diff
====================  ======  ====  ====  ====
Matusz, Brian             AL  88.5  90.8  +2.3
Porcello, Rick            AL  90.4  92.2  +1.8
Liriano, Francisco        AL  91.8  93.2  +1.4
Millwood, Kevin           AL  88.9  90.3  +1.4
Lyles, Jordan             NL  89.8  91.1  +1.3
Hughes, Phil              AL  91.2  92.3  +1.1
Gee, Dillon               NL ...

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