May 10, 2008
Hard-throwing Rivas emerging as Power's top hurler
On one occasion last month, Asheville hitters were hammering away against West Virginia Power pitching - until Amaury Rivas arrived from the bullpen.
Facing a Rivas fastball that sometimes reached 95 mph, the Asheville hitters suddenly found themselves unable to hammer away. The imposing velocity made a noticeable difference, especially in the Class A South Atlantic League, and induced weak pop-ups.
"They couldn't get their bat head through to get on top of those pitches,'' recalled Power pitching coach John Curtis.
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