Cincinnati Reds’ Graham Ashcraft Unleashes Dominant Slider, Joins Jacob Misiorowski in Elite Velocity Club
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Graham Ashcraft has dramatically increased his slider velocity, now consistently throwing it over 93 mph and reaching 94.7 mph, a significant jump from his 2025 average. This places him in an elite class alongside Milwaukee Brewers All-Star Jacob Misiorowski, who currently holds the hardest average slider in MLB. Ashcraft’s improved command combined with his newfound velocity makes him a potential high-leverage bullpen weapon for the Reds.