Joe Ryan Has Some New Pitches
2 years agoMinnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan has been showing off a new slider and splitter in spring training this year. Ryan's slider drew rave reviews from hitters after the first full-squad workout on Monday, and he's also featuring a new split-changeup. He allowed eight home runs among 495 sliders thrown in 2022, so he wanted to refine the pitch this offseason. The 26-year-old isn't going to blow hitters away with his fastball, so more deception on his secondary pitches is key. He also allows more fly balls than ground balls, which can be an issue. Ryan had a strong rookie season, going 13-8 with a 3.55 ERA (3.99 FIP), 1.10 WHIP and 25% strikeout rate in 27 starts and 147 innings in 2022. His nice strikeout and walk rates make him a decent fantasy target as a No. 3 or 4 starter.
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes