AJ Smith-Shawver displayed glimpses of brilliance in his debut with an exceptional splitter featuring a 71% whiff rate, along with promising fastballs and curveballs. However, his command was erratic; while he struggled with consistency in throwing strikes, the performance left room for improvement. Facing the Marlins could be an opportunity for him to solidify his skills against a largely ineffective lineup. Meanwhile, Cal Quantrill provides experience for Miami but hasn’t been striking out batters, making the matchup particularly interesting regarding pitching advantages for Atlanta.
AJ Smith-Shawver showed potential with an elite splitter but struggled with command in his debut; consistency will be key for his future success.
Despite flashes of brilliance and an impressive pitch arsenal, Smith-Shawver's inability to locate strikes effectively hindered his performance in the first outing.
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