Berríos works sinker, Civale takes curve to Tampa
Aug 5 2023
Berríos moves up sinker usage
The 2022 ratios for José Berríos (RHP, TOR) were unkind to fantasy aficionados, as the right-hander finished with a 5.23 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 172 IP. An unfortunate 34% H% and 67% S% played a role in his inflated ratios. He is posting better 2023 ratios, as he has a 3.31 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 124 IP. He has a 32% DOM% and a 22% DIS% in his 22 GS.
The right-hander has slightly tweaked his arsenal, as he has added some sinkers and change-ups instead of four-seam fastballs.
How is his sinker compared to his fastball? Is the change helping his results?
While the sinker misses fewer bats with a 4% SwK, his sinker's 49.1% GB% is the highest GB% in his arsenal. Even with his four-seam fastball's current 47.1%...
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