Rivera threw 1 changeup in 2007, per Bill James Goldmine

NY Post: "Rivera worked on his changeup all of last spring and then,

• according to the recently published Bill James Goldmine 2008, threw one changeup last year. One.

He threw a larger percentage of fastballs (99 percent) than any pitcher who worked either 50 games or 100 innings.

• The next highest total was 86 percent.

Rivera does not kill softly. He throws almost all fastballs. He will use a two-seam fastball to work away from a lefty or freeze a righty through the front door. But roughly three-quarters of his offerings are cut fastballs,...

• "It is unbelievable," Mets VP of scouting Tony Bernazard said of Rivera's ability to thrive with essentially one pitch. "The league always gets you. This guy has been pitching since 1996 and the league has not been able to get Mariano Rivera. He is one of the most amazing stories and talents in major league baseball.""...

From NY Post column by Joel Sherman, "It will be Mo of the same," 3/12/08

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