NORTH PORT, Fla. — Spencer Strider doesn’t appear intimidating. He’s listed as 6-foot, 195 pounds. His signature mustache makes one think he’s more of a character than a terrifying pitching presence.
Yet when he takes the mound, Strider is pumping triple-digits. The Braves took Strider from Clemson in the fourth round of the 2020 draft. All he’s done since is climb four levels in one season and make his major-league debut for the eventual champions in the final weekend before the postseason.
“The vision I had for the season, I did way better than that at a couple points,” Strider said. “It was definitely a special season.”
