Keller posted a 2.07 ERA and 0.962 WHIP in 69⅔ innings with the Cubs, primarily pitching in a setup role last season. He also increased his velocity from 93.7 mph in 2024 to 97.1 mph last year.
It’s not unusual for a pitcher’s velocity to increase a little after transitioning from starting to relieving. But when Brad Keller moved to the Chicago Cubs bullpen last season, his fastball jumped over 3 miles per hour.
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Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer | Published: 2025-12-22T22:04:04Z
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