Aaron Nola Shows Increased Velocity and Sharp Stuff

Aaron Nola is impressing early in spring training, displaying improved velocity and sharper secondary pitches compared to his slow starts in previous seasons. Pitching for Team Italy in the WBC, Nola has recorded six strikeouts over five innings with just one earned run allowed. His fastball has touched 93.9 mph, a significant improvement over his typical early-season velocity, fueling optimism that he can anchor the Phillies' rotation as a top-tier starter in 2026.