"Slade Cecconi, the 33rd overall pick by the Diamondbacks in 2020, has allowed 45 homers in just over 240 career innings, indicating a vulnerability in his pitching."
"Cecconi's primary asset has been his ability to throw strikes, but this has also led to a high number of hard contact and home runs allowed."
"His fastball velocity has decreased by two ticks, with nearly 4 mph less on his slider, raising concerns about his effectiveness early in the season."
The Cubs are playing a doubleheader after a rainout, with Edward Cabrera and Shōta Imanaga as starting pitchers. The lineup features Michael Busch, Alex Bregman, Ian Happ, and others. They face Slade Cecconi, a right-handed pitcher with a 4.30 ERA from last season. Cecconi has allowed 45 homers in over 240 innings and struggles against right-handed batters. His fastball velocity has decreased significantly, raising concerns about his performance as the season progresses.
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