Looking at Tolle’s pitch mix, tunneling, and sequencing from 2025 to 2026, there are major changes that have contributed to his success this season. His 2.97 ERA and 28% K rate are a huge step up from his 6.06 ERA last season. Let’s dig into how he looks so different and what’s behind his success…
The Rays have thrown more changeups than any team in baseball this season. But the team isn’t just relying on one cookie cutter changeup. Each pitch looks different depending on the pitcher, and it also has a differing role in each mix. An example of that is both SP Drew Rasmussen and RP Kevin Kelly…
The Tampa Bay Rays have a reputation of helping pitchers find the best versions of themselves. This deadline they acquired RHP Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets. Peralta’s been having one of the worst seasons of his career, with a career high 4.99 ERA and career low 22% strikeout rate. Looking into Peralta’s mix,…
Next up on the scouting cards we have two Royals who could be traded this deadline: OF Lane Thomas and RP John Schreiber. The trade target scouting cards are meant to provide a quick snapshot of players who might be traded this deadline. Each card includes player information, contract status, projected role on a championship caliber club,…
The trade target scouting cards are meant to provide a quick snapshot of players who might be traded this deadline. Each card includes player information, contract status, projected role on a championship caliber club, risk factors, injury concerns, analytics, scouting notes, and estimated trade cost to evaluate how a player will fit as a deadline…
Caleb Durbin is off to a rough start in his first few games with the Red Sox. Acquired via trade this offseason, he’s gone 4-for-32 with 6 Ks and 2 BBs. While this is a small sample, what’s more concerning than the results are are potential issues with his mechanics and his approach. What Durbin…
Traded from the Yankees this offseason, 1B TJ Rumfield is expected to make his MLB debut on Opening Day with the Rockies. This Spring, he’s gone 14-for-49 with four home runs, one strikeout, and five walks. It’s not just his Spring production that stands out, Rumfield also has an interesting profile that puts him in…
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…