The Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough to a minor league contract, including an invite to spring training. Yarbrough, 33, previously contributed to the Jays in a long-relief role, posting a solid 2.01 ERA over 31.1 innings last season. Despite a low average fastball speed of 86.5 mph, Yarbrough excels in inducing soft contact from batters, allowing him to maintain a competitive edge in the majors. His impressive stats in exit velocity and hard hit rate highlight his effectiveness and potential impact on the Blue Jays bullpen.
Yarbrough's ability to generate weak contact and maintain a low hard-hit rate has made him a valuable asset, particularly for a long relief role.
Although his fastball averages a modest 86.5 mph, Yarbrough's success relies heavily on his pitching strategy that emphasizes soft contact and exits.
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