Pavel Hernandez vs Las Tunas 11 09 2023
Pitching Backwards is when a pitcher uses their secondary offerings rather than their fastball early in the count. This approach is common in Cuba which perhaps due to attrition of talent has to pitch this way. What it does mean as a baseball product is a very different style than MLB. For many that long for the art of pitching this could mean the Cuban Elite League is a unique alternative for you.
Pavel Hernandez is a right hander for Industriales of Havana who has also pitched in Mexico.
This is his first appearance of the year for the Lions. Note it doesn’t qualify as a start as this game began on Wednesday November 9th, 2023 but was called due to rain in the 2nd inning. He steps into a scenario more similar to a relief appearance and is a bit shaky early. However, back to the MLB alternative. Pavel is given the chance to work through. In pitching backwards or at least to contact he ends up logging a solid 6 innings in a performance that at least reminds me of the baseball I grew up watching.
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