Few starting pitchers have been more inconsistent than David Peterson over the past few seasons. Could that volatility be solved by a tweak to his pitch mix?
This week's AL Facts/Flukes column examines the skills and underlying metrics for Luis Robert, Tyler Glasnow, Jake Bauers, Cristian Javier, and Jace Peterson.
Spencer Strider heads into the All-Star break with a 3.44 ERA and 166 K in 105 IP. Could he be even better in the second half? Plus, Christian Walker, Marcus Stroman, Bryson Stott, and Garrett Cooper.
Manny Machado can improve his BA, David Bednar offers strong skills as a closer, Seiya Suzuki has below-average skills, Hunter Harvey nabs some SV chances in WAS, and Evan Longoria offers power when he plays.
Andrew Abbott has made an electric MLB debut, and while his stats have outpaced his skills, that might be starting to change. Plus, early analysis of Bobby Miller, Casey Schmitt, José Caballero, and Kerry Carpenter.
Trea Turner's season hasn't been a disaster, but it's been a definite disappointment. We'll dig in and see if there's a light at the end of the tunnel.
Ozzie Albies has rebounded from an injury-plagued 2022 season. Can he keep it going? Plus, Charlie Morton, Brandon Nimmo, Alexis Diaz, and Jesus Sanchez.
Francisco Lindor should improve his results with his strong skills, Logan Webb turns up the skills, Ketel Marte finds more power in 2023, Devin Williams delivers closing remarks in MIL, and Jeff McNeil can improve his BA with better fortune.
Rafael Devers has been meeting expectations in four categories. Will he keep it up? Yusei Kikuchi is having a breakout season, or is he? Is Emmanuel Clase living up to expectations as the number one closer off the board in 2023 drafts? Plus updates on Whit Merrifield, and Andrés Giménez.
Few starting pitchers have been more inconsistent than David Peterson over the past few seasons. Could that volatility be solved by a tweak to his pitch mix?
This week's AL Facts/Flukes column examines the skills and underlying metrics for Luis Robert, Tyler Glasnow, Jake Bauers, Cristian Javier, and Jace Peterson.
Spencer Strider heads into the All-Star break with a 3.44 ERA and 166 K in 105 IP. Could he be even better in the second half? Plus, Christian Walker, Marcus Stroman, Bryson Stott, and Garrett Cooper.
Manny Machado can improve his BA, David Bednar offers strong skills as a closer, Seiya Suzuki has below-average skills, Hunter Harvey nabs some SV chances in WAS, and Evan Longoria offers power when he plays.
Andrew Abbott has made an electric MLB debut, and while his stats have outpaced his skills, that might be starting to change. Plus, early analysis of Bobby Miller, Casey Schmitt, José Caballero, and Kerry Carpenter.
Trea Turner's season hasn't been a disaster, but it's been a definite disappointment. We'll dig in and see if there's a light at the end of the tunnel.
Ozzie Albies has rebounded from an injury-plagued 2022 season. Can he keep it going? Plus, Charlie Morton, Brandon Nimmo, Alexis Diaz, and Jesus Sanchez.
Francisco Lindor should improve his results with his strong skills, Logan Webb turns up the skills, Ketel Marte finds more power in 2023, Devin Williams delivers closing remarks in MIL, and Jeff McNeil can improve his BA with better fortune.
Rafael Devers has been meeting expectations in four categories. Will he keep it up? Yusei Kikuchi is having a breakout season, or is he? Is Emmanuel Clase living up to expectations as the number one closer off the board in 2023 drafts? Plus updates on Whit Merrifield, and Andrés Giménez.