BOSTON, Aug. 13 -- Though his numbers might not look impressive, one bit of information may entice teams to consider seeking Baltimore Orioles reliever LaTroy Hawkins in a trade: his velocity has crept up to the mid-90s. Several times on Saturday during his two scoreless innings of relief, Hawkins touched 96 mph on the Fenway Park speed gun, a number he also has reached at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
"I worry about location," said Hawkins, who has a 4.29 ERA. "I don't worry about how hard I throw. When I have better location, I have better results."
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Hawkins Is Coming Up To Speed
Hawkins Is Coming Up To Speed
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