#pitching-performance

#pitching-performance

Edward Cabrera's performance had been somewhat troubling for a while, with underlying data indicating his stretch of five straight games with three earned runs allowed in each was actually much better than it should have been. A few days prior to his Saturday start against the Rangers, Nate Roper expressed concern about the dip in fastball velocity and the worsening shapes of his breaking balls. The curveball, which makes up 20% of Cabrera's repertoire, had looked particularly bad.

Chapman has converted 35 of 37 save opportunities, registering a 1.22 ERA in that span. However, at 38 years old, his fastball velocity has decreased significantly.