Jhoan Durán

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Jhoan Durán born?January 8, 1998
2. Where was Jhoan Durán born?Dominican Republic
3. What is the primary pitch type?High-velocity fastball
4. What is the MLB debut?2022 with the Minnesota Twins
5. Who is Jhoan Durán?Jhoan Durán is a baseball pitcher who throws very fast and plays for the Philadelphia Phillies.
6. How fast can Jhoan Durán throw a baseball?He can throw over 100 miles per hour, which is among the fastest in Major League Baseball.

Velocity: The speed at which a pitched baseball travels towards home plate.
Biomechanics: The study of the mechanics of a living body, especially in terms of the action of muscles and joints.
High-Leverage Reliever: A relief pitcher brought into games during crucial, high-pressure situations.
Arsenal: The collection of different types of pitches a pitcher can throw.