Milwaukee Brewers spring training games are underway in which they are currently 1-3 in Cactus League play. This early into spring some players, especially pitchers, are going through a build up process. A typical progression consists of bullpen sessions, simulated outings, and then actual live games.
One player that fans have not yet seen make his Cactus League debut is newly acquired DL Hall. He was a part of the Corbin Burnes trade package from the Baltimore Orioles and will be competing for a spot in the starting rotation. During a recently simulated game he bolstered those chances by striking out the side.
DL Hall dismantles Milwaukee Brewers hitters Christian Yelich, Rhys Hoskins, and Christian Arroyo in a simulated game.
During this simulated inning DL Hall threw all four of his pitches. Per David Adler at MLB.com his fastball was sitting at 95-96 mph, his slider at 87-88, his changeup in the mid-to-upper 80s and his curveball in the low 80s.
DL Hall vs. Christian Yelich… K
DL Hall vs. Rhys Hoskins… K🤢🤢🤢 pic.twitter.com/SfQgXJlbyJ
— David Adler (@_dadler) February 27, 2024
Christian Yelich and Rhys Hoskins say that DL Hall has “good stuff and his fastball jumps”.
Following this simulated game both Christian Yelich and Rhys Hoskins talked about DL Hall.
“He’s got good stuff. Good slider, good heater. A lot of life to it.”
-Christian Yelich
“The fastball jumps. He’s an athletic dude, he’s moving fast, but he’s not very big. But because he spins it, it jumps on you a little bit. That perceived velocity is not actually how fast it’s coming.”
-Rhys Hoskins
Could DL Hall be a future top of the rotation starting pitcher?
At 25 years old DL Hall still has a lot to prove. His big league experience is limited to just 33 innings, but he has ace material on the mound. If all pans out he could be a staple at the top of the Brewers rotation for years to come and according to manager Pat Murphy maybe a number one.
“Hall’s got a chance to be a No. 1. Just because he’s got overpowering stuff. This kid’s electric.”
-Pat Murphy
