Pitcher Transformation: Oviedo's Fastball Evolution
Update: 2025-12-05
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Exploring the Value of Pitchers Beyond ERA: The Transformation of Johan Oviedos FastballThis episode delves into how baseball teams discover value in pitchers beyond their ERA, using Johan Oviedo as a case study. Despite a fantastic slider, Oviedos fastball was a major issue in 2023, lacking vertical movement and making it easy for hitters to time up and hit. After elbow surgery and rehab, Oviedos fastball gained five inches of rise in 2025, improving his whiff rate and Stuff Plus metrics. This transformation showcases the importance of pitch quality over ERA in evaluating pitchers.
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