Robbie Ray, seeking to enhance his pitching repertoire, reached out to Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal for guidance on developing a changeup. Skubal provided extensive support, sharing resources to help Ray master this pitch. In his first Cactus League game with the Giants, Ray showcased his new changeup, achieving impressive results, including striking out designated hitter Brent Rooker. After struggling previously with changeups, Ray applied Skubal's techniques, leading to a successful debut of the pitch this offseason.
Skubal kind of just sent me the kitchen sink—pictures, videos, everything. He was very open about it. I was very thankful for his help.
I worked really hard all offseason on perfecting the changeup. I've always struggled with throwing one, but the way he taught me, you don't have to pronate.
Ray confirmed that he got designated hitter Brent Rooker to whiff on a first-pitch changeup, showcasing the effectiveness of his newly developed pitch.
The exact number of changeups Ray threw is unclear, but based on movement profiles, Ray appeared to throw at least five changeups.
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