A pitcher with a tumultuous career has found success with the Braves by altering his approach. Previously struggling with high ERA numbers, he now showcases improved statistics, including a significant uptick in whiff rate and spin rate on his cutter. The focus on using the cutter more frequently has reshaped his arsenal into a more effective cutter-fastball combination. Adjusting curveball placement has also contributed to better outcomes, allowing him to generate more ground balls and swings and misses, marking a potential turning point in his career.
The cutter's spin rate has increased by 125 RPM to 2609 RPMs, contributing to a whiff rate of an astonishing 46.4 percent.
Previously, he filled the zone with the cutter at 86.7 MPH, leading to an .859 OPS against him before the adjustment.
His pitch arsenal now features a higher percentage of cutters at 49.6%, up from 33.4%, creating an effective cutter-fastball mix.
The adjustment to the curveball, keeping it below the zone, has led to increased whiffs and ground balls, showing improvement in his performance.
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