"Garrett Crochet ranks 72nd of 73 qualified pitchers in ERA this season, with a troubling 7.88 ERA through five starts and more earned runs than strikeouts in recent outings."
"Despite a dip in velocity during a start against Minnesota, Crochet's fastball velocity returned in his latest outing, showing that his stuff remains sharp."
"Crochet's ability to throw pitches ahead in the count has decreased from 31.5% in 2025 to 25.2% in 2026, falling below the league average."
"He is also getting to two-strike counts against fewer hitters, dropping from 57% in 2025 to 46% in 2026, indicating a significant decline in his execution."
Garrett Crochet, the 2025 American League Cy Young runner-up, has struggled in 2026 with a 7.88 ERA over five starts. He has allowed more earned runs than strikeouts and more home runs than scoreless innings. Despite a dip in velocity and falling behind hitters, his fastball velocity returned in his latest outing. However, he is getting to two-strike counts against fewer hitters and has decreased his effectiveness in executing pitches in those situations, raising concerns about his performance moving forward.
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