In a world where fastballs rule Chapman is king. With 28 innings in the 2012 season Chapman has not allowed a single earned run. He has been a "lights out" out of the bullpen allowing just 7 hits and 9 walks. That equates to a 0.571 WHIP. After an injury to Ryan Madson and then inefficacy as closer by Sean Marshal; Chapman made his way into the closer role. As a closer so far he has recorded 5 saves. Along with his great stats Chapman has an astonishing 50 strikeouts.
A fastball is coming out of Chapman's hand 75% of the time and on average 97.3 miles per hour. Chapman's average fastball velocity in 2010 was 99.6 miles per hour. Chapman may be not throwing the ball as hard, because he doesn't need to or he may be doing so to prevent injury. He has reached 102 this year, but not very often
Chapman has been a smarter pitcher as well. 12% of his pitches are sliders and 12% of his pitches are Changeups. The slider clocks in at 88 miles per hour and the change up clocks in at 93 miles per hour. The mix of off speed pitches may be the major part of Chapman's success in 2012.
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