Luis Perales Impresses in Nationals Debut With Elite Fastball Velocity

Luis Perales made his Nationals Spring Training debut, tossing a scoreless inning against the Mets. His 4-seam fastball reached 100.5 MPH, featuring elite vertical break that ranks among the league's best. While he showed sharp command of his cutter and slider, the young pitcher is still refining his overall command and building strength following Tommy John surgery. He is expected to begin the season in Rochester as he continues his development into a high-end starter or elite reliever.