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Fall League Heat: Pitchers Hit 104 MPH, Batters Dominate
12 Oct
Summary
- Jarlin Susana clocked 103.8 mph, setting a Fall League record.
- Welbyn Francisca leads the league with a 1.548 OPS.
- Antonio Anderson hit a 115.2 mph grand slam, a league high.
The Arizona Fall League season is underway, providing a stage for emerging baseball stars. In its initial week, several players have already made significant impacts, demonstrating elite skills.
Pitcher Jarlin Susana has established a new league record, clocking a fastball at 103.8 mph, which has overwhelmed opposing hitters when paired with his slider. He is aiming to elevate his performance this season.
On the offensive side, Welbyn Francisca is leading the league with a .538 batting average and a 1.548 OPS, continuing his breakout regular season. Antonio Anderson has also shown impressive power, hitting a go-ahead grand slam at 115.2 mph, the hardest-hit ball recorded in the league so far, and leads in RBIs.
Other notable early performers include Aidan Miller, who leads in on-base percentage and is adapting to a new position at third base, and Tekoah Roby, who threw three no-hit innings in his dominant start. Demetrio Crisantes has been a consistent hitter with speed on the bases, and Paxton Kling has driven in the most runs early in the season.
