Laurila: Q&A with Bronson Arroyo, master craftsman
From SABR member David Laurila at FanGraphs on March 27, 2013:
Bronson Arroyo has won 115 games in the past nine seasons. He’s also come up big in the postseason. But none of his success has come thanks to overpowering stuff.
The Cincinnati Reds’ right-hander is a craftsman. His fastball rarely reaches 90 mph, and his breaking pitches are more varied than they are exceptional. His strengths are deception and guile. Featuring a high leg kick and multiple arm angles, he delivers a cornucopia of offerings that more than make up for his lack of velocity.
Arroyo talked about his cerebral approach to pitching — and his ability to mix and match with the best of them — last week in Goodyear, Arizona.
Read the full article here: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/qa-bronson-arroyo-master-craftsman/
Originally published: March 27, 2013. Last Updated: March 27, 2013.