Andy Sonnanstine ~ SP [R]

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Andrew Michael Sonnanstine (born March 18, 1983 in Barberton, Ohio) is a starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. Sonnanstine is a graduate of Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, Ohio, and attended Kent State University.

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How hard does Sonnastine throw?

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I think his fastball is 87- 95 MPH.

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His fastball reaches 86-88 mph, and his slider and changeup are basic. Basically, he's a junkballer who gets by by throwing at different arm angles.

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His fastball reaches 86-88 mph, and his slider and changeup are basic. Basically, he's a junkballer who gets by by throwing at different arm angles.

Thanks buddy.

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Sonnanstine is the reason the Rays need that great defense. Look at his 07 numbers compared to last year. Defense makes a huge difference for him.

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The big-league game is just starting, but RHP Andy Sonnanstine is already done pitching for Double-A Montgomery, throwing 67 pitches: His line: 4 IP, 6 hits, 1 run/earned, 2 walks, 3 strikeouts.

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Andy Sonnanstine said he struggled with command of all his pitches in Sunday's start for Double-AA at the minor league fields.

Sonnanstine, who gave up six hits and walked two (giving up one run) in four innings, said he physically felt "great" and was encouraged he worked his way out of some jams (thanks to two double plays). He finished with 67 pitches.

He continued to work on his changeup as well.

"The fastball was more erratic than I'd like it to be, I was overthrowing some sliders and breaking balls," Sonannstine said. "Just kind of learning experience."

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RHP Andy Sonnanstine has given up four hits over two innings, but only one run (an RBI double by Magglio Ordonez in the first).

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Sonnanstine gave up a couple more runs in the fourth, on home runs by Brandon Inge and Curtis Granderson.

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Though he gave up four runs - and two homers - Andy Sonnanstine was overall pleased the progression of his changeup. He said his biggest problem tonight was location, leaving a few pitches up.

"I feel ecstatic the way my body is feeling right now," Sonnanstine said. "Just sharpen up a couple pitches and we'll be ready to go."