For nearly every pitcher in baseball, establishing a quality fastball is one of the most essential steps for someone to find ...

Gavin Williams' slider morphed into a cutter last year on the injured list, so the Guardians had the idea to have him throw both in 2025. It's worked.

The added weight has allowed him to hover around 95 mph with the fastball and dial it up to 98 at times. The cutter usually sits between 88-90, while his slider and curveball are in the mid-80s.