was about five miles per hour lower across the board. He also made frequent use of a changeup in the low 80s against left-handed hitters. His fastball speed grew considerably in 2008, and by 2010, he stopped throwing the changeup altogether. References External links 1981 births Living people Baseball coaches from Iowa Baseball players from Des Moines, Iowa Boston Red Sox players Bradenton Marauders players Columbus Clippers players Great Falls Dodgers players Jacksonville Suns players Las Vegas 51s players Major League Baseball pitchers Minor league baseball coaches National League All-Stars Pawtucket Red Sox players Pittsburgh Pirates players Vero Beach Dodgers players Washington Nationals players Wilmington Waves players World Baseball Classic players of the United States 2009 World Baseball Classic players