“Unraveling the Mystery: Is Dodgers Rookie Roki Sasaki the Next Pitching Phenomenon?”
With his prior pitch mix in mind, what has Sasaki’s repertoire looked like as a major leaguer?
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Fastball: 57%, 97 mph
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Splitter: 29%, 85 mph
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Slider: 14%, 83 mph
The usage of Sasaki’s four-seamer has been restored closer to where it was earlier in his career, while his slider usage has sunk back to a distant third. The velocity, while still ranking in the 90th percentile among MLB arms, has yet to tick back up to the heights exhibited in 2023. Perhaps more notably, the average velocity for Sasaki’s splitter and slider are both a few notches below where they were in Japan. It’s likely too early to put too much stock into the radar gun readings as Sasaki continues to build up his workload, but these early marks will be worth revisiting later this summer.
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