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Chris Bassitt 2024 Player Outlook: Consistent Production Appealing In Volatile Position
11 months agoToronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt had a successful first season with his new team in 2023, going 16-8 with a 3.60 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 22.5% strikeout rate in 33 starts and 200 innings pitched. The 34-year-old's numbers were nearly identical to his 2022 output. He was able to avoid hard contact, although his launch angle jumped up some from 10.8 degrees to 13.2 degrees. The most impressive metric was his 200 IP as he averaged just over 6 IP/GS. This volume helped make up his middling strikeout skills. Bassitt is currently being drafted at pick 139 overall, making him the 57th pitcher off the board. At this point in his career, Bassitt offers a relatively high floor and should turn in consistent yet unexciting results. Given the volatility among starting pitcher performance last season, Bassitt seems like a safe play at this draft price compared to more unproven options going just ahead of him, such as Hunter Greene, Tanner Bibee, and Cole Ragans.
