SPECULATOR: Early 2018 pitch mix changes
May 9 2018
This is a constant game of adjustments. We often hear of hitters working on new swing paths, stances, and timing mechanisms; ditto on the mound, as pitchers are constantly playing with new grips or tinkering with new pitches. The need to mix things up and break tendencies are a necessity given the scouting and data advancements in today's game.
As fantasy owners, we're interested to see if these tangible shifts can lead to buying opportunities, as changes to a pitcher's repertoire can often drive major skill gains. So this week, we'll look at pitchers who have mixed things up, honing in on SP that have shown notable skill growth early in 2018.
All pitch mix graphs are courtesy of BrooksBaseball.net.
American League
Trevor Bauer (RHP,...
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