Know Your Averages, Curveball Edition

In 2024, 76 out of 115 starting pitchers threw a curveball, with some excelling like Framber Valdez, Seth Lugo, and Max Fried, while others struggled like Miles Mikolas and Jameson Taillon. Utilizing Alex Chamberlain’s Pitch Leaderboard, the curveball was analyzed against other non-fastball pitches in various metrics like Zone%, Swing%, SwStr%, CallStr%, and CSW%. Pitchers like Snell, Feltner, and Lugo showcased effective curveballs, emphasizing the importance of pairing it with a strong fastball and secondary pitch for success on the mound.

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