In the postseason, every pitch is placed under a microscope.

Yes, there are still four action-packed days left in the regular season, with a number of playoff spots up for grabs. But it’s never too early to use our microscopes and look ahead to the nastiest pitches primed for the October spotlight.

Here are some of the elite pitches that we’re most excited to watch this postseason.

All stats are entering Wednesday's games.

Mason Miller (SD), slider

Miller is the hardest thrower in baseball, and his fastball -- which averages 101.2 mph -- is actually faster than it was last year. It’s an overwhelming weapon, but it’s not Miller’s best pitch. That would be his slider, which eludes barrels thanks to exceptional two-plane movement. Among 503 qualified pitches, Miller’s slider is the only

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