Yankees (Schlittler) vs Blue Jays (Fisher): 08/15/26, 3:07 PM

[Spanky__99]

4 minutes ago, John_Havok said:

the increase in his changeup usage has been very beneficial for him. Even though it sits 93 vs his 98 mph fastball it's still a massive whiff generator for him. 

His Stuff+ and Loc+ numbers are up pretty much across the board from 2025 to 2026 (S+ up to 115 from 109 overall, Loc+ up to 106 from 101)

FA S+ up to 118 from 109, Loc+ up to 106 from 100

SL S+ up to 98 from 89, Loc+ up to 121 from 104

CH S+ up to 99 from 84, Loc+ up to 115 from 100

KC up to 126 from 118, Loc+ basically a push at 101 from 102. 

Didnt mention the sinker since he throws it so little. 

 

Basically he made a top shelf fastball and disgusting knuckle curve better, and brought two well below average stuff pitches with good location up to average stuff with great location. 

I don't trust stuff+ numbers on change ups and splitters. Legit, they might be far better.

[John_Havok]

Just now, Spanky__99 said:

I don't trust stuff+ numbers on change ups and splitters. Legit, they might be far better.

okay, but even if you don't trust numbers, seeing them both jump from crap to average by the numbers with better location... is objectively a good thing. 

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I really love Bateman already. Another trade I didn’t like lol 

[Spanky__99]

11 minutes ago, John_Havok said:

okay, but even if you don't trust numbers, seeing them both jump from crap to average by the numbers with better location... is objectively a good thing. 

That's what I'm getting at, might be ridiculous in that theory, if you follow what I mean. Laika and sliderguy would know more than me, me thinks.