"Blubaugh's fastball velocity has ticked up early this year, averaging 93.8 MPH, and he combines five pitches effectively."
"As one of Houston's top pitching prospects, Blubaugh has a solid 24.5% K rate but also has to overcome a 10.8% walk rate."
The Houston Astros announced that 24-year-old AJ Blubaugh will start against the Tigers, marking his major league debut. As a seventh-round pick from the 2022 MLB Draft, Blubaugh has emerged as a notable pitching prospect, pitching to a 4.02 ERA over 268 1/3 minor league innings. Known for his effective fastball and multi-pitch repertoire, he has shown promising strikeout percentages but also faces challenges with walk rates. With the Astros needing to fill a pitching gap, Blubaugh's debut comes at a pivotal time for the team.
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