Andy Green Praises Quiet Effectiveness of Lefty Zac Thornton
Mets interim manager Andy Green gave a glowing review of left-hander Zac Thornton, noting his unorthodox but highly effective pitching approach. Thornton's latest start was one to remember as he allowed just three earned runs in 6.1 innings against the Atlanta Braves in an eventual 14-3 win for New York. The results speak for themselves despite a non-traditional mix of pitches.
According to reporting by Yahoo Sports - Top Stories, Thornton's repertoire doesn't include the typical blistering fastball and wicked secondary pitch. Instead, he relies mostly on a cutter that averages around 87 mph and his two-seam fastball between 89-92 mph while mixing in other pitches that rarely exceed 94 mph on a consistent basis.
Interim manager Andy Green: