His fastball not getting hit has been the main difference (hitters slashed . off his two fastballs last season, and as a result he’s all but ditched the four-seam this year), but I believe that’s a direct consequence of something he’s doing with his breaking ball. The Many Faces of a Major League Breaking Ball There are lots of way to throw a breaking ball.
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 45 | .696 | 0.0 | |
| 82 | 66 | .554 | 21.0 | |
| 71 | 77 | .480 | 32.0 | |
| 69 | 80 | .463 | 34.5 | |
| 64 | 84 | .432 | 39.0 |
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