STARTERS: BPV vs. LH/RH, 2022 updated
Aug 27 2022
Let's continue our one-split-away theme by taking an updated look at lefty-righty skill splits of starting pitchers.
This analysis can help you find hidden skills before they blossom, which can be especially helpful when looking at young SP. It can also help you set your rotations based on the lineups your pitchers are facing.
These starting pitchers have shown the widest skill splits when facing RH and LH bats (min 30 IP vs. RH/LH):
Let's take a closer look at some intriguing arms with wide lefty/righty splits.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cristian Javier (RHP, HOU) has looked like a budding ace when facing same-sided bats. He has a 2.67 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in 54 IP vR, elite stats that have been backed by these elite skills: 39% K%, 8% BB%, 31%...
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