#pitching-analysis

#pitching-analysis

He fell behind a bit too often in counts, but was fortunately getting the Sounds to swing over his sinkers and hit them for ground balls, and the Sounds laid off plenty of well-placed fastballs on the edge of the strike zone that went for called strikes. Four of Ritchie's seven strikeouts in this game were called strike threes, two of those on painted fastballs, but Nashville's third time through the order they stayed more aggressive on pitches in the strike zone.

Chris Bassitt has consistently thrown on the edges of the strike zone, leading to a 3.86 xERA that suggests better results could be forthcoming despite his current numbers.

Megill suffered some bad luck along the way to giving up four earned runs in 2 2/3 laborious innings in the Bronx.

Dobbins' fastball command is a concern, but its unique shape, with minimal arm-side movement, could provide favorable mis-hits against batters.

Holmes' season has seen a stark increase in walks, jumping from 2 to 5.5 per 9 innings, likely due to pitch consistency issues.