Quick Hits: Kevin Gausman’s fastball liftoff

Apr 23 2019 by Talking Chop

 

A new favorite location might be paying dividends for the right-hander

Kevin Gausman’s first two months in an Atlanta uniform were definitely a mixed bag. Results-wise, there was little to complain about: a 70 ERA- and 94 FIP- were well below and marginally below his career rates, respectively. However, it wasn’t always clear how much of this success was actually Gausman, rather than just a change in circumstance. The right-hander’s strikeout and walk rates both went in the...

Continue Reading Quick Hits: Kevin Gausman’s fastball liftoff