GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman hit 100 mph on radar guns during his spring training debut Monday, throwing two scoreless innings during the Cincinnati Reds’ 14-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
The 22-year-old left-hander threw at least three pitches that were clocked at 100 mph on scouts’ radar guns behind home plate. Chapman entered the game in relief of Bronson Arroyo and gave up one hit, striking out three of the last four batters he faced.
The Reds signed Chapman to a six-year, $30.25 million deal in January.
Drew Stubbs hit a two-run homer off Kyle Farnsworth, who is trying to make the Royals’ starting rotation. Farnsworth hasn’t started a game in the majors since 2000 with the Chicago Cubs.
