Betances: Yankees' bullpen will 'electrify' New York

Dellin Betances, the New York Yankees' vaunted setup man, has notched more strikeouts over the last two seasons than any reliever in the majors, routinely overpowering his opponents with a devastating slider and a fastball that hovers around 98 mph.

Still, the 27-year-old admitted that his velocity pales in comparison to Aroldis Chapman, the newest addition to a Yankees bullpen that's poised to torment the American League in 2016.

"I think he throws about 5 mph harder than I do," Betances told Dan Martin of the New York Post earlier this week. "It’s gonna be fun watching the scoreboard to see what number he hits. I think this bullpen is gonna electrify New York."

Acquired Monday from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for four minor-leaguers, Chapman's unparalleled velocity - over the last two seasons, his fastball has averaged almost 101 mph - has fueled a career 2.17 ERA (1.97 FIP) and a 42.9 percent strikeout rate, the best in MLB history.

"Chapman has a presence on the mound that no one else does because he can hit 103 (mph)," one scout said. "He gets in hitters' heads."

Though Chapman is facing a potential suspension for his role in an alleged domestic incident, Betances couldn't help but fantasize about setting up both the four-time All-Star and veteran left-hander Andrew Miller, who will likely be deposed as the team's closer despite collecting 36 saves with a 2.04 ERA (2.16 FIP) last season.

"I can envision a scenario where we all come in and strike out the side," Betances said. "It’s going to be crazy."