STARTERS: Command sub-indicator changes, 2019

Starting pitchers with improving command sub-indicators can make for excellent stretch-run targets.

For reference, you can review our research of each command sub-indicator here:

These SP have posted the most improvement in their swinging strike rate from 2018 to 2019:

  • Swinging Strike Rate (SwK%) - 2019 YTD vs. 2018*
    
    Name                 League  SwK% '19  SwK% '18  Diff
    ===================  ======  ========  ========  =====
    Giolito, Lucas           AL     14.4%      8.4%  +6.0%
    Boyd, Matt               AL     14.6%     10.2%  +4.4%
    Clevinger, Mike          AL     15.3%     12.0%  +3.3%
    Perez, Martin            AL      9.9%      6.8%  +3.1%
    Williams,...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From Starting Pitchers

Sandy Alcantara's rough post-injury stats have been driven by some deep struggles against lefty bats.
Jun 7 2025 3:05am
Ben Brown's ugly surface stats in May hid some excellent underlying skills.
May 31 2025 3:09am
Jesús Luzardo's early elite surface stats have been fueled by significant gains in his underlying skills.
May 24 2025 3:05am
Ben Brown's mediocre surface stats are hiding some intriguing skills.
May 17 2025 3:05am
The improved velocity and history of pinpoint control shown by Zebby Matthews makes him an ideal early stash in deep leagues.
May 10 2025 3:07am

Tools