"Well Hurston Waldrep has turned into one of the big stories of the 2025 season for Atlanta, as he had a breakout August. He now boasts a 3.55 xFIP and 2.66 FIP over 35.2 major league innings this season. His splitter is still clearly the star of his arsenal and gives him a true plus (maybe even double-plus) pitch, with a ridiculous 45.7% whiff rate."
"What's been different for Hurston this season is that he has reigned in his command walking a not-only-manageable, but actively good 2.78 batters per 9 innings, and he has completely revamped his non-splitter arsenal. I've said it before, but it is extremely impressive of Hurston to have been able to evolve this much as a pitcher in just one season."
Hurston Waldrep had a breakout August and holds a 3.55 xFIP and 2.66 FIP over 35.2 innings this season. His splitter produces a 45.7% whiff rate and functions as a true plus pitch. He has reduced walks to 2.78 BB/9 and revamped his non-splitter mix, shifting from a four-seamer toward a sinker and cutter while adding a curveball. He struck out nine over 5.2 innings against Philadelphia, suggesting sustainability of improvements and potential as a number-three starter. Opposing starter Bryce Miller has regressed this season, with diminished fastball effectiveness and declining strikeout and walk metrics. Braves hitters should attack Miller's fastball variants. Game time: Saturday, September 5, 7:15 p.m. EDT at Truist Park.
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