Why MLB Pitching Is Harder Than Ever | Kevin Davis | Episode 5 Part 2

What separates a pitcher who throws 100 mph from one who can consistently dominate professional hitters? In Episode 5, Part 2 of 2 Johns and a Mike, Kevin Davis joins us as our guest for an inside-baseball conversation about velocity, movement, command and the rapidly changing science of pitching. The crew discusses Jacob Misiorowski’s incredible fastball, whether pitchers should choose velocity or movement, why power arms advance through the minor leagues so quickly, and how modern metrics influence player development. Kevin also shares stories from his professional career, including striking out the side with almost nothing but changeups during the Triple-A All-Star Game. The conversation goes deeper into pitch tunneling, seam orientation, developing cutters, the ABS challenge system, Brian Bannister’s work with the Chicago White Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers’ success developing pitchers. CHAPTERS 0:00 Facing Jacob Misiorowski 0:16 Welcome to Episode 5 Part 2 0:27 Messi, World Cup Officiating and FIFA 2:49 MLB All-Star Game and Second-Half Predictions 3:58 Milwaukee’s Pitching and Jacob Misiorowski 6:39 Can a Pitcher Control 100+ MPH? 8:01 Velocity, Movement and Command 11:14 Would You Rather Have Velocity or Movement? 12:43 Kevin Davis’s Triple-A All-Star Game Story 13:42 Power Hitting vs. Batting Average 15:43 Why Power Prospects Advance Faster 19:38 The ABS Challenge System and Pitcher Control 21:33 How MLB Hitters Force Pitchers Into the Zone 22:47 Pitch Tunneling and Brewers Pitching Development 23:55 Brian Bannister and the White Sox 25:07 Kevin Davis Learns a Cutter 25:41 The Science of Pitch Development 26:30 Closing Thoughts Subscribe to 2 Johns and a Mike for more baseball stories, sports debates and conversations from inside the game. #KevinDavis #2JohnsAndAMike #MLBPitching #BaseballPodcast #PitchingDevelopment #MajorLeagueBaseball