Chicago Cubs
Vince Velasquez has thrown 15,919 pitches that have been tracked by the PITCHf/x system between 2015 and 2026, including pitches thrown in the MLB Regular Season and Spring Training. In 2026, they have relied primarily on their Fourseam Fastball (93mph) and Curve (82mph), also mixing in a Sinker (92mph), Cutter (89mph), Change (88mph) and Slider (83mph).
In 2026, compared to other RHP:
Their fourseam fastball generates an extremely high number of swings & misses compared to other pitchers' fourseamers, has less armside movement than typical and has essentially average velo. Their curve is much harder than usual, has primarily 12-6 movement and results in somewhat more flyballs compared to other pitchers' curves. Their sinker generates an extremely high number of swings & misses compared to other pitchers' sinkers, is an extreme flyball pitch compared to other pitchers' sinkers and has less armside run than typical. Their cutter is an extreme flyball pitch compared to other pitchers' cutters and has strong cutting action. Their change is much firmer than usual and has some natural sink to it. Their slider is an extreme flyball pitch compared to other pitchers' sliders and has short glove-side cut.