"He's a power pitcher but at the same time he located all three of his pitches, " Twins second baseman Brian Dozier said.

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Leaving aside what he's done statistically, he's a classic power pitcher, with that high, riding fastball and a set of breaking pitches that dive down and in just under the hands.

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The strategy helped them overcome a dearth of power and a pitcher-friendly ballpark.

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