Joey Krehbiel, a right-handed reliever, is joining the Royals from the Rays. He has a 3.65 ERA over 74 big league innings, with his most recent major league appearance for the Orioles. Although Krehbiel's earned run average in Durham is 6.11 this season, key statistics indicate promise, including a 20.6% strikeout rate. His fielding-independent metrics (3.99 FIP, 3.96 xFIP) suggest he has been better than his ERA indicates. Krehbiel features a four-seamer averaging 93.8 mph alongside a cutter, sinker, and changeup.
Krehbiel has a 3.65 ERA in 74 big league innings spread across parts of four seasons, most recently pitching for the 2022-23 Orioles.
Despite a 6.11 earned run average with Durham this season, Krehbiel has encouraging rate stats, including a 20.6% strikeout rate and a 6.1% walk rate.
Fielding-independent metrics suggest Krehbiel has performed better than his ERA indicates, with a FIP of 3.99 and an xFIP of 3.96.
Krehbiel is averaging 93.8 mph on his four-seamer and has effectively paired it with a cutter, sinker, and changeup.
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