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Bill John adds velocity after exceptional work at the development complex Monday, March 6th , 1978 This offseason, Bill John made a dramatic leap in his pitching velocity, a change that has many excited about his potential for a breakout year. After focusing on strength, mechanics, and explosiveness, John added significant speed to his fastball and off-speed pitches, with results that have turned heads coming into spring training. Bill John worked closely with the Washington Eagles strength and conditioning staff, following a rigorous training program designed to maximize his power. By emphasizing lower-body strength, rotational power, and explosive movement, Bill John was able to generate more velocity without losing command or control. The work paid off and he consistently sits several miles per hour faster than last season. This bump in speed should also help his secondary pitches as well, preventing hitters from sitting on his offspeed pitches. “It's been a huge focus for me this offseason,” Bill John said. “I’ve been working on generating more power from the ground up, and I’ve been able to push my velocity to a level I didn’t think was possible. It’s been exciting to see the progress.” With his newfound velocity, Bill John is poised for a much larger role in the coming season, and his increased speed has made him one of the most exciting arms to watch this season. |
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