LHP Ryan Weathers is getting a lot of hype this Spring, as he’s been doing well in his first few starts with the Yankees. His strikeout rate has been strong, and there has been talk about improvements to his pitches, including increased velocity and adjustments to his pitch mix. But how much of his success…
Jacob Wilson has a breakout season in 2025 and finished the year with the second highest batting average in MLB (.311). He had this success with a profile that differs greatly from the most popular hitters in the game. Unlike them, Wilson does not rely on power. In fact, he had the lowest average exit…
Right-handed pitcher Chad Patrick made his Major League debut in 2025 and had results in line with that of a mid-rotation starter: 3.53 ERA, 25% K, rate and 8% BB rate in 119.2 innings. He did a great job of getting ahead in the count, staying in zone, and getting whiff. The interesting part is…
The Blue Jays traded for Andrés Giménez in December of 2024 and he spent his first full season with Toronto in 2025. Finishing with a stat line of .210/.285/.313 and a 18% K rate and 7% walk rate, it was the worst offensive season of Giménez’s career. While this is due in part to injury…
Former first rounder Gavin Williams had a breakout season in 2025, finishing the year with a 3.06 ERA and 25% strikeout rate. He is currently slated to fill a top of the rotation slot this season. The question is not whether Williams is good, but rather if his process is sustainable enough for ace-level success….
Lefty catcher Kyle Teel finished his 2025 debut season hitting .273/.375/.411 for the Chicago White Sox. While this is a fine stat line for his first season, digging further in suggests that he has more to provide to his team offensively. With a 13% walk rate, he showed an above average ability to control the…
December 19th was a big day for the Rays, who made two major trades involving four of their Major League players. Between the two trades, they received six prospects and an additional draft pick in return. In case you missed it, here are the details: Trade #1: Rays and Orioles Trade #2: Rays, Astros, and…
Entering the 2025 season with a lot of hype, the Orioles ultimately had a disappointing season due to underperformance. While their youth-driven team creates a lot of intrigue, it also leads to high volatility. Signing 1B Pete Alonso to a five-year $155 million deal is very exciting not only because Alonso is a talented hitter,…
Brayan Bello’s 3.91 ERA looks good on the surface, but a deeper dive tells a different story. In this video, we’ll explore two key reasons why he’s struggling. First, we’ll look at changes to his changeup’s shape and velocity, and how that affects the pitch’s effectiveness. Second, we’ll explore his approach against left-handed hitters, including…
Wilyer Abreu, 55 (Platoon Corner Outfielder) Wilyer Abreu is a left-handed hitter and was used primarily as a platoon bat last season. He had only 67 PA vs lefties in 2024. In his MLB career (2023-2024), he has a well below average .514 OPS vs lefties. While this is not ideal, his numbers vs righties…