Roki Sasaki, a rising star for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has developed a new pitch that is a mix of breaking ball and off-speed offerings, initially identified as a cutter but later reclassified as a slider. This pitch, which offers right-to-left movement and late drop, aims to enhance his performance after a challenging rookie season. Despite Sasaki’s ongoing command issues, the new pitch showed effectiveness in its debut, providing a deceptive alternative alongside his fastball and splitter. The Dodgers are still determining its official classification, but its successful use could significantly improve Sasaki’s game.
