Carlos Rodón has made significant strides to re-establish himself as an elite pitcher in the MLB after struggling since joining the Yankees. His recent performance against the Orioles highlighted his effectiveness, as he pitched six innings while allowing only two runs, contributing to his position as the AL strikeout leader. Rodón has also adjusted his pitching strategy, incorporating a diverse mix of pitches, including a curveball to offset hitters anticipating his fastball, demonstrating his commitment to continuous improvement in his game.
Rodón has reinvented himself by diversifying his pitch mix and recovering key elements of his game that made him effective before joining the Yankees.
On Tuesday against the Orioles, Rodón showcased his improvement, carrying a perfect game into the sixth inning and lowering his ERA to 3.43.
Rodón's strategic change to throw a curveball for a first pitch strike against hitters has helped get them off his fastball.
Despite some predictable pitch selection, Rodón executed well with a 96 mph fastball, showing precision that led to a successful outing.
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