Tuesday 27 March 2012

The Blue Jays Pitching: pfx-timey.

I figured I'd put together a little catalogue of PFX data from the 2011 season. The Blue Jays are an interesting group and the entire pitching staff seems to be shaping up nicely. Obviously there are questions, but the addition of Sergio Santos, Darren Oliver and Francisco Cordero should keep things....interesting.

**All Data From Brooks Baseball and includes the effect of gravity to make it more discernible.

Starters:

Ricky Romero - Lefty, 6'0", 200lbs, 27 Years Old, Debut: 2009, Active.

W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
15 11 0 32 32 225 7.12 3.2 1.04 0.242 79.20% 54.70% 13.20% 2.92 4.2 3.8 2.9

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 1606 48.00% 3.84 -17.39 92.72 2.83 6.04 152 1485
Sinker (SI) 738 22.00% 9.95 -22.62 92.31 2.85 6.06 116 1662
Slider (SL) 52 2.00% -1.67 -33.51 85.31 2.53 6.22 335 171
Curveball (CU) 300 9.00% -6.24 -53.43 77.79 2.47 6.33 340 1714
Changeup (CH) 629 19.00% 9.33 -33.98 85.7 2.6 6.25 82 1307



In terms of surface statistics, Romero was the Blue Jays' Best Pitcher in 2011. Romero relied heavily on his low-90's fastball (and sinker) to record outs. Although Romero's heat generally sat in the low-90s, he managed to garner six and seven percent whiff rates on his four-seamer and sinker, respectively. Toss in a solid amount of Called Strikes and Foul Balls on his two-fastballs, and you've got an effective primary offering. Both pitches exhibited heavy sink and set up his devastating change-up. Speaking of Romero's change, it's in the upper echelon of Major League change-ups and places Romero in the company of Cole Hamels, Felix Hernandez, James Shields, Jeremy Hellickson, Jered Weaver, Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum.


Brandon Morrow - Righty, 6'3", 200lbs, 27 Years Old, Debut: 2007, Active.

WLSVGGSIPK/9BB/9HR/9BABIPLOB%GB%HR/FBERAFIPxFIPWAR
111103030179.110.193.461.050.29965.50%36.00%10.40%4.723.643.533.4

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 1743 58.00% -5.69 -11.86 94.57 -2.66 5.96 206 2104
Sinker (SI) 170 6.00% -10.93 -15.82 92.5 -2.88 5.8 228 2180
Cutter (FC) 97 3.00% 1.95 -20.75 90.09 -2.14 6.15 174 1054
Slider (SL) 712 24.00% 4.51 -29.12 88.17 -2.51 6.03 106 449
Curveball (CU) 155 5.00% 4.77 -41.77 82.03 -2.38 6.13 29 961
Changeup (CH) 119 4.00% -10.5 -25.09 86.69 -2.77 5.87 245 1627



Morrow trailed on Alexi Ogando, Justin Verlander, Davie Price, Michael Pineda, Edwin Jackson and Derek Holland in terms of average fastball velocity and his swinging strike rates reflect that. Yet, hitters continue to have average success against the pitch. For the second straight year, Morrow's posted an ERA a full run higher than his FIP or xFIP would indicate. After the heat, Morrow relies on his quality slider probably a bit too much for my liking (24%). Almost everyone believes that this is the year for Morrow which should come as no surprise given his improvement in walks-per-nine while maintaining his ridiculously high 10 K/9 rate.


Brett Cecil - Lefty, 6'1", 250lbs, 25 Years Old, Debut: 2009, Active.

WLSVGGSIPK/9BB/9HR/9BABIPLOB%GB%HR/FBERAFIPxFIPWAR
41102020123.26.333.061.60.26773.30%38.20%13.30%4.735.14.470.4

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 689 37.00% 5.45 -15.43 89.34 0.69 6.78 157 1953
Sinker (SI) 289 15.00% 10.49 -21.28 88.4 0.74 6.75 129 1806
Cutter (FC) 33 2.00% 4.47 -27.55 84.14 0.44 6.73 137 914
Slider (SL) 375 20.00% 1.51 -29.33 83.35 0.83 6.75 153 577
Curveball (CU) 111 6.00% 1.54 -42.14 78.46 0.79 6.84 26 521
Changeup (CH) 376 20.00% 10.77 -28.65 80.77 0.82 6.85 124 1577



Cecil saw his velocity take a dip of about a mph across the board in 2011. His pair of fastballs aren't exactly anything to write home about but his off-speed offerings are quite effective. While he rarely uses his curveball, it gets great depth and compliments his slider and change well. It's going to be tough for Cecil to put it all together in 2012, but it's definitely possible. All of his pitches show great movement and he gets fairly decent swing-and-miss rates with everything other than his pedestrian fastball.


Henderson Alvarez - Righty, 6'1", 210lbs, 21 Years Old, Debut: 2011, Active.

W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
1 3 0 10 10 63.2 5.65 1.13 1.13 0.281 77.20% 53.50% 15.10% 3.53 3.97 3.38 1

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 273 28.00% -7 -16.95 94.37 -2.19 6.18 222 1628
Sinker (SI) 433 44.00% -11.06 -21.24 93.81 -2.39 6.05 248 1773
Cutter (FC) 19 2.00% 2.39 -25.73 88.39 -2.24 6.17 165 582
Slider (SL) 83 8.00% 7.05 -33.06 83.37 -2.23 6.23 96 732
Changeup (CH) 174 18.00% -7.39 -29.8 86.06 -2.61 5.92 261 1060




Henderson Alvarez was a little bit of a rookie phenom despite his below-average strike-out rate. Alvarez succeeded despite his 5.65 K/9 thanks to a spectacular 1.13 BB/9 and a 93mph sinking fastball. Still just 21-years old, there's plenty of time for Alvarez to polish his secondary pitches. His change-up has a solid velocity differential and a great amount of sink and fade but his slider has yet to show up as a swing and miss pitch despite terrific movement on both planes. Heading forward, Alvarez's best pitch will continue to be his terrific change, but he's still a quality breaking pitch away from big-league success.



Dustin McGowan - Righty, 6'3", 230lbs, 30 Years Old, Debut: 2005, Active.

W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
0 2 0 5 4 21 8.57 5.57 1.71 0.276 66.90% 50.00% 19.00% 6.43 5.6 4.38 -0.1

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 136 36.00% -5.8 -12.51 93.93 -2.62 5.93 208 2051
Sinker (SI) 109 29.00% -11.75 -16.85 93.14 -2.6 5.97 233 2154
Slider (SL) 80 21.00% 4.83 -28.45 87.26 -2.63 5.93 124 544
Curveball (CU) 19 5.00% 8.98 -41.13 80.66 -2.36 6.04 59 1062
Changeup (CH) 32 9.00% -11.45 -24.03 87.06 -2.62 5.95 244 1778


At this point, I don't even know how to approach McGowan. He's regained some of the velocity, averaging about 94mph on the heater, and still possesses a solid two-seam sinking fastball but most of his pitches are average at best. Without a 95-96mph fastball, it's going to be difficult to predict McGowan's future.



Kyle Drabek - Righty, 6'1", 230lbs, 24 Years Old, Debut: 2010, Active.

W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
4 5 0 18 14 78.2 5.83 6.29 1.14 0.31 69.00% 44.70% 12.70% 6.06 5.52 5.13 -0.2

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 543 37.00% -3.82 -12.23 94.31 -1.95 6.36 199 2010
Sinker (SI) 387 26.00% -10.41 -16.35 93.96 -2.05 6.29 228 2033
Cutter (FC) 265 18.00% 1.52 -20.37 91.38 -2.06 6.23 176 1009
Slider (SL) 27 2.00% 1.71 -28.92 85.15 -1.9 6.37 167 424
Curveball (CU) 124 8.00% 4.8 -40.81 82.11 -1.74 6.43 36 808
Changeup (CH) 119 8.00% -11.81 -25.34 86.88 -2.29 6.14 247 1736


As far as pure stuff goes, Drabek still looks great. With a fastball that he can sink, cut, and let rip, it's hard to give up on him. Drabek's off-speed offerings still possess terrific, game-changing, swing-and-miss qualities, but he's always had issues translating stuff into results. Drabek's K/9 numbers continued their free-fall in 2011, while he posted a career-high 6.9 BB/9. Once the jewel of the Roy Halladay trade, Drabek has fallen behind both D'Arnaud and Gose (Michael Taylor->Brett Wallace).

With stuff like Drabek's, if he ever figures out how to locate his pitches, he'll become the ace that we all expected.

Relievers:


Sergio Santos - Righty, 6'3", 240lbs, 28 Years Old, Debut: 2010, Active.

W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
4 5 30 63 0 63.1 13.07 4.12 0.85 0.269 74.30% 43.00% 11.30% 3.55 2.87 2.69 1.6

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 584 59.00% -3.52 -12.51 96 -2.8 5.83 201 1844
Sinker (SI) 1 0.00% -10.92 -16.27 94.37 -3.01 5.68 231 2235
Slider (SL) 317 32.00% 7.39 -34.63 85.77 -2.84 5.84 69 801
Changeup (CH) 90 9.00% -10.92 -23.86 88.06 -2.95 5.59 245 1707

With a blazing fastball and an absolutely disgusting slider, it's hard not to like the Blue Jays' acquisition of Santos. His 13K-per-9 rate is amongst the best in the game, but Jays fans will certainly experience their fair share of nail biters in the 9th thanks to his 4+ BB/9. Santos is basically unhittable and should provide the Blue Jays with a shutdown closer at a reasonable price.

Darren Oliver - Lefty, 6'2", 200lbs, 41 Years Old, Debut: 1993, Active.

W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
5 5 2 61 0 51 7.76 1.94 0.53 0.282 76.60% 37.90% 6.00% 2.29 2.77 3.24 1.3

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 485 51.00% 2.63 -18.15 88.97 1.48 5.98 162 1480
Sinker (SI) 169 18.00% 12.61 -18.51 89.86 1.48 6.05 129 2242
Curveball (CU) 285 30.00% -7.13 -38.93 77.69 1.53 6.06 277 712
Changeup (CH) 13 1.00% 14.29 -27.72 83.71 1.5 6.05 112 1969

So, he's 41-years old. Oliver mixes his pitches well and he's not just a lefty-specialist. While he excels against lefties, he still posts very reasonable numbers against righties. All of his pitches get great sink and he'll continue to post solid GB-rates. However, dwindling ground-ball rates and rising line-drive rates may suggest that the end is near for Oliver despite his fourth consecutive season with an ERA under 3.00

Jason Frasor - Righty, 5'9", 180lbs, 34 Years Old, Debut: 2004, Active.

W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
3 3 0 64 0 60 8.55 3.9 1.05 0.304 80.30% 37.00% 10.00% 3.6 4.09 4.04 0.3

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 768 71.00% -4.48 -13.01 93.81 -1.97 5.92 202 1921
Slider (SL) 131 12.00% 5.54 -32.85 84.95 -2.22 5.75 84 561
Splitter (FS) 181 17.00% -8.48 -30.27 87.19 -2 5.86 269 1168

Frasor became a different pitcher when he started throwing his split-fingered fastball back in 2009. The pitch has devastating sink and fade and should continue to help him strike-out around a batter per inning.

Francisco Cordero - Righty, 6'3", 245lbs, 36 Years Old, Debut: 1999, Active.

W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
5 3 37 68 0 69.2 5.43 2.84 0.78 0.214 82.30% 50.00% 8.70% 2.45 4.02 4.14 0.1

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 442 41.00% -7.68 -12.57 93.57 -0.64 6.48 210 2160
Cutter (FC) 323 30.00% 3.89 -24.34 87.77 -0.79 6.41 151 883
Curveball (CU) 108 10.00% 5.37 -41.77 79.62 -0.87 6.49 45 847
Changeup (CH) 205 19.00% -10.08 -22.97 86.33 -1.16 6.17 233 1645

It's fairly clear that Cordero isn't the pitcher that he once was. He's not striking out 12-per-9 (2007) or 10-per-9 (2008), and not even 7-per-9 (2010). Cordero is striking out about five and a half per 9, which isn't exactly good news for the future of the former closer. Surprisingly though in 2011, Cordero posted a 2.45 ERA, so what gives? Well, a lot of luck (.214 BABIP - 82% strand rate) and a few intriguing changes (sub-3 BB/9, 50% GB Rate)

Cordero's FIP and xFIP were in the fours, and realistically, he probably won't come close to repeating an ERA south of 3.00. But the drastic change in his batted ball profile is something worth noting. Cordero posted career lows in Line-Drive Rate, and Fly Ball Rate to go along with a career high ground-ball rate which should play well in Rogers Centre.

It seems as though Cordero has been able to adjust to his fastball losing about 3mph over the past few years. After routinely throwing the heat sixty-plus percent of the time, Cordero saw his fastball usage plummet to 37%. The difference was made up by his surprisingly effective change-up and the addition of a curveball.


Casey Janssen - Righty, 6'3", 225lbs, 30 Years Old, Debut: 2006, Active.

W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
6 0 2 55 0 55.2 8.57 2.26 0.32 0.296 81.40% 47.30% 4.30% 2.26 2.45 3.04 1.3

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 252 29.00% -0.9 -14.08 92.78 -1.25 5.35 187 1678
Sinker (SI) 104 12.00% -6.65 -19.95 92.63 -1.27 5.29 227 1299
Cutter (FC) 345 40.00% 2.78 -21.05 91.32 -1.29 5.33 162 912
Slider (SL) 36 4.00% 6.1 -31.84 86.2 -1.25 5.44 85 672
Curveball (CU) 121 14.00% 15.42 -47.99 76.9 -1.2 5.65 63 1885
Changeup (CH) 6 1 -6.26 -23.89 84.66 -1.19 5.57 220 1247

It seems as though plenty of Blue Jays pitchers flash three different fastballs. Janssen threw his four-seamer, sinker and cutter almost 80% of the time and had relative success. According to Pitchf/x values, all three of Janssen's fastballs played positively and only his slider was a negative pitch. He garnered a solid amount of whiffs with both breaking pitches and should continue to be a solid righty option out of the pen. A repeat of his 2011 2.26 ERA might be pushing it, but with a great GB to FB ratio and good stuff, a low-3.00s ERA should be in store.


Jesse Litsch - Righty, 6'1", 235lbs, 27 Years Old, Debut: 2007, Active.

W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
6 3 1 28 8 75 7.92 3.36 1.2 0.281 69.80% 44.20% 14.90% 4.44 4.24 3.63 0.7

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 381 30.00% -1.76 -16.76 89.76 -1.85 6.07 192 1572
Sinker (SI) 333 27.00% -9.35 -19.69 89.8 -1.86 6.04 229 1758
Cutter (FC) 18 1.00% 3.36 -16.8 89.54 -1.85 6.05 169 1616
Slider (SL) 360 29.00% 3.1 -32.85 83.97 -2.2 5.81 94 266
Curveball (CU) 56 4.00% 7.97 -49.88 77.55 -2 6.01 35 1446
Changeup (CH) 108 9.00% -5.52 -32.46 82.56 -2.18 5.93 258 778

Litsch certainly doesn't overpower batters, but he does a decent job confusing them. The horizontal spread between his sinker and cutter that both come in at 90ish mph is over a foot. All of his pitches play about average, with his fastball and cutter leading the pack.


Carlos Villanueva - Righty, 6'2", 235lbs, 28 Years Old, Debut: 2006, Active.

W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
6 4 0 33 13 107 5.72 2.69 0.93 0.271 72.80% 35.60% 7.50% 4.04 4.1 4.48 1.1

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 645 38.00% -2.95 -12.63 89.71 -1.26 6.73 192 2139
Sinker (SI) 145 8.00% -8.49 -16.14 89.13 -1.7 6.46 215 2027
Slider (SL) 342 20.00% 5.02 -34.03 82.62 -1.57 6.52 96 508
Curveball (CU) 227 13.00% 10.03 -51.27 73.6 -1.46 6.6 52 1305
Changeup (CH) 353 21.00% -5.31 -25.22 81.93 -1.63 6.48 213 1289

Villanueva's K/9 sank in 2011 to a career low 5.72 batters-per-9. Shockingly, the downturn came a year after he posted a career high 11.45 K/9 in his final year in Milwaukee. While some of it can be attributed to workload and role, his offspeed offerings were much more hittable. Villanueva saw his O-Contact jump to 72% after posting consecutive 44.2% seasons. Villanueva also followed up a career high 12.8% Swinging Strike rate in 2010 with a career low 7.5% rate in Toronto. While in Milwaukee, Villanueva posted a wSL/c and wCU/c of 1.21 and 1.92, respectively. In Toronto, the pitches lost vertical movement in favour of horizontal movement and returned to earth with a 0.62 wSL/c and a 0.44 wCU/c. With a return to a permanent bullpen role, I wouldn't be surprised to Villanueva regain his 2010 form.

Luis Perez - Lefty, 6'0", 210lbs, 27 Years Old, Debut: 2011, Active.

W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
3 3 0 37 4 65 7.48 3.74 1.25 0.327 70.70% 60.30% 18.40% 5.12 4.64 3.79 0

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Sinker (SI) 778 73.00% 14.32 -21.95 93.34 1.39 5.8 110 2168
Slider (SL) 202 19.00% 0.04 -36.36 82.87 1.26 5.91 17 305
Changeup (CH) 86 8.00% 8.54 -26.3 83.41 1.26 6.02 129 1414

Perez's line was pretty ugly, but a lot of that can be attributed to his 18.4% HR/FB rate and there's no way in hell that he doesn't regress. His fastball was atrocious despite quality movement and a good bit of zip.


Chad Beck - Righty, 6'4", 255lbs, 27 Years Old, Debut: 2011, 40-Man.

W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
0 0 0 3 0 2.1 11.57 0 0 0.2 100.00% 40.00% 0.00% 0 0.45 1.53 0.1

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 29 78.00% -3.8 -11.23 95.75 -2.13 6.13 199 2030
Slider (SL) 5 14.00% 4.9 -24.4 87.27 -2.25 6.14 148 941
Changeup (CH) 3 8.00% -8.02 -23.64 88.6 -2.18 5.95 235 1436

We didn't see a lot of Beck, but a 96mph fastball ain't all that shabby. His fastball runs pretty straight on both planes, but he should be able to get away with it. He gets good depth on both his slider and change and should end up being a useful piece of the pn.


Joel Carreno - Righty, 6'2", 220lbs, 25 Years Old, Debut: 2011, 40-Man.

W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
1 0 0 11 0 15.2 8.04 2.3 0.57 0.25 95.60% 53.70% 7.10% 1.15 2.83 3.13 0.2

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 28 13.00% -4.63 -15.18 92.01 -2.48 5.95 205 1758
Sinker (SI) 64 29.00% -11.16 -20.69 92.33 -2.42 5.82 243 1823
Curveball (CU) 117 53.00% 8.84 -37.77 80.96 -2.42 6.03 75 965
Changeup (CH) 12 5.00% -12.66 -24.57 86.15 -2.45 5.69 246 1868

Carreno throws his curveball more than 50% of the time which is quite strange. He shows good control with it and follows it up with a quality fastball and sinker combination. While his change-up certainly has potential in terms of movement, he's still not quite comfortable with it.


Danny Farquhar - Righty, 5'9", 180lbs, 25 Years Old, Debut: 2011, 40-Man.

W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
0 0 0 3 0 2 4.5 9 0 0.5 33.30% 25.00% 0.00% 13.5 5.03 6.28 0

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 10 15.00% -14.49 -16.64 92.12 -1.73 5.17 237 2393
Sinker (SI) 35 54.00% -15.39 -27.89 91.38 -3.38 3.4 275 2280
Cutter (FC) 3 5.00% -2.48 -21.73 89.72 -1.74 5.11 209 1009
Slider (SL) 12 18.00% 3.84 -31.77 83.06 -3 3.59 111 345
Curveball (CU) 2 3.00% 1.91 -42.06 79.77 -1.84 5.11 11 700
Changeup (CH) 3 5.00% -13.74 -26.93 84.15 -2.31 4.51 250 1948

Basically a sinker / slider pitcher, Farquhar desperately needs to work on his change-up or cutter. His sinker and slider get quality movement, but he's still just barely topping 90 with the pitches.


Trystan Magnuson - Righty, 6'7", 220lbs, 26 Years Old, Debut: 2011, 40-Man.

W L SV G GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 BABIP LOB% GB% HR/FB ERA FIP xFIP WAR
0 0 0 9 0 14.2 6.75 3.07 1.84 0.261 57.00% 32.70% 12.00% 6.14 5.21 4.69 -0.1

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 146 46.00% -6.11 -13.4 93.57 -0.96 6.61 207 1954
Sinker (SI) 32 10.00% -13.15 -15.41 92.7 -1.11 6.42 231 2370
Cutter (FC) 35 11.00% -0.06 -20.23 88.77 -0.88 6.77 184 1225
Slider (SL) 91 29.00% 3.24 -25.98 87.5 -0.87 6.72 150 675
Changeup (CH) 11 3.00% -11.3 -24.31 84.74 -0.99 6.59 237 1708

Toronto reacquired Magnuson and Farquhar from Oakland after dealing them for Rajai Davis after the 2010 season. Magnuson has a pretty straight fastball that clocks around 94mph and a plethora secondary pitches. He's effective with the slider and gets a quality amount of whiffs.


Evan Crawford - Lefty, 6'2", 190lbs, 25 Years Old, Debut: None, 40-Man.

Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM
Fourseam (FA) 41 60.00% 7.15 -15.07 91.7 2.2 6.15 147 2015
Slider (SL) 17 25.00% 0.81 -34.49 84.18 2.13 6.15 54 304
Curveball (CU) 10 15.00% -5.85 -52.08 76.12 2.21 6.25 338 1445

Crawford's data isn't from MLB but rather Fall Ball in Arizona. He's a quality lefty and should provide Toronto with a left-handed safety net for the pen. He doesn't overwhelm batters but shows a solid fastball with two pretty good breaking pitches.

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