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  • 310th best of 759 starting pitchers

Starting pitchers are ranked against starters, relievers against relievers, the way the team builder picks a staff.

Ratings

Stamina
92
K/9
63
H/9
80
BB/9
94
Velocity
60
Control
88
Break
99

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Pitching

Stamina
92
Pitching clutch
91
H/9
80
K/9
63
BB/9
94
Top 9%
HR/9
75
Velocity
60
Control
88
Top 10%
Break
99
Top 1%

Pitches

4-Seam Fastball
92 mph
Splitter
83 mph
Sweeper
82 mph
Circle Change
82 mph
12-6 Curve
73 mph

Player

Team
Cubs
Position
SP
Bats
L
Throws
L
Age
31
Height
5'10"
Weight
175 lbs
Born
Japan
Number
18

Fielding & running

Fielding
59
Arm strength
66
Arm accuracy
64
Blocking
0
Speed
36
Baserunning
7
Reaction
67

Real-world tendencies

Arm slot
Three-quarter 38°

A common release point among MLB pitchers (2026 Statcast)

SubmarineSidearmLow three-quarterThree-quarterHigh three-quarterOver the top

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