Clarke Schmidt, entering his sixth major league season, shows promise as a mid-rotation starter. His performance in 2024 indicated potential excellence with a 2.85 ERA over 85.1 innings. However, injury concerns persist, having missed significant time due to a lat strain. Schmidt’s challenge remains pitching effectively beyond the third time through the order, where he has struggled historically. Projections for 2025 suggest he could improve in innings pitched and performance, but staying healthy and developing his skills are crucial for his success.
If he truly has gotten better at that and the Yankees don't need to use the bullpen for four innings every time he pitches, that will be a major step forward for him in 2025.
If you told me that in 2025, Schmidt truly started to put it all together and became a #2-type starter, I wouldn't be surprised.
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