Spin rates were down and whiff rates came down with it. His fastball was a bit concerning in 2023. It’s a great pitch and one that he will continue to throw. He had a 40.4 percent whiff rate on it, which is actually down from his previous seasons. He threw his curve exactly half the time and his fastball just slightly less with a few sinkers mixed in.
He’s pretty much a two-pitch guy with a fastball and a curve and I’m fascinated by the percentages from 2023. David Lesky at Inside the Crown reacts to last week’s trades, including the acquisition of Nick Anderson.īut the Royals need to take chances on ability like this.
