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I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Aroldis Chapman Pulled a Ryne Duren

We all know by now how hard the "Cuban Missile"  (take that Ozzie Guillen) can throw a baseball.  We also are  aware that he doesn't always know where its going.

On Thursday night, young Dodger hitter, Trent Oeltjen came eyeball to eyeball with a heater.  Chapman's pitch was high inside and Corky Miller couldn't get his mitt up in time.  The ball hit the screen behind home plate sending scouts to the aisle.

After, Chapman's offerings were much better.  He struck Oeltjen out and the next hitter too.

Ryne Duren was a pitcher that threw hard in the 50's and 60's before radar guns.  He was also wild to the point that batters refused to dig in.  Adding to the fear factor,  Duren would throw the ball to the backstop.  It was debated whether or not the wild throw was deliberate or not.  It had an effect regardless.  He also wore thick glasses which compounded the fear.

He pitched for the Reds in 1964.

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