Roki Sasaki, a promising pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has struggled in his rookie season, posting a 4.72 ERA and 1.485 WHIP over eight starts, with only 34 ⅓ innings pitched and a troubling 22 walks. Despite an impressive MLB debut where he consistently reached 100 mph, he has since averaged just 96 mph, raising concerns about his fastball’s effectiveness and command. Coaches are working with Sasaki to address these issues, emphasizing the importance of regaining his velocity to improve his performance against higher-level hitting in the majors.
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Roki Sasaki's declining fastball velocity is a problem. Can the Dodgers find a solution?
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