Kevin Gausman believes the curve is his third pitch

[Can_of_corn]

Rotographs, so it has a fantasy slant.

http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/the-change-kevin-gausman-or-nate-eovaldi/

[Il BuonO]

Rotographs, so it has a fantasy slant.

http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/the-change-kevin-gausman-or-nate-eovaldi/

Ah, the better FB.

[Can_of_corn]

Ah, the better FB.

Would be nice if the curveball led to a decreased HR rate.

[Il BuonO]

Would be nice if the curveball led to a decreased HR rate.

This season.

[Can_of_corn]

This season.

And going forward, well until he signs with the Yankees! :cussing:

[Il BuonO]

Two solid outings to start the season would give me a great sense of relief.

[OFFNY]

o

After walking the first batter of the game on 4 pitches, Gausman's strikes-to-balls ratio was ...... 67 Strikes - 23 Balls.

18 OUTS: 7 Groundouts (Including 2 Double Plays), 3 Strikeouts, 2 Popouts, 2 Flyouts, 1 Foulout, 1 Lineout

K.J. GAUSMAN O (vs. WHITE SOX, 4/30)

IP:l 6

H:;; 4 ll(1 Home Run, 3 Singles)

R:l) 3

ER:)2

BB: 1

SO: 3

Pitches: 94 (67 Strikes, 27 Balls)

2016 ERA: 2.45

PITCHES BY INNING

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91 (41 Strikes, 5 Balls)

16 (12 Strikes, 4 Balls)

24 (20 Strikes, 4 Balls)

19 (13 Strikes, 6 Balls)

12 (81 Strikes, 4 Balls)

14 (10 Strikes, 4 Balls)

[sfosfan]

How's his changeup? I thought that the development of his changeup was/is the key to him eventually becoming a number 1/2 starter.

Kevin throws the changeup rarely (under 10%), so I would agree with you. Not sure how a pitch that's thrown the second most often is the "third" pitch and not the changeup. But regardless, Kevin should throw his 2nd and 3rd pitch more often- that would give him more confidence at least.

[ChuckS]

Kevin throws the changeup rarely (under 10%), so I would agree with you. Not sure how a pitch that's thrown the second most often is the "third" pitch and not the changeup. But regardless, Kevin should throw his 2nd and 3rd pitch more often- that would give him more confidence at least.

I always thought the change or split-change was his primary secondary offering. The curve/slider was always the third pitch. Have I missed something? I know he was throwing the curve or slurve more predominantly in his last start.

[sfosfan]

I always thought the change or split-change was his primary secondary offering. The curve/slider was always the third pitch. Have I missed something? I know he was throwing the curve or slurve more predominantly in his last start.

I think we're all saying the same thing. The "2nd" pitch has a lot of movement, whatever you call it. The "3rd" pitch, the one he doens't throw much, seems like a straight change around 86-87mph (Gallardo would love a fastball like that, but he's hurt). Maybe Kevin calls his second pitch a changeup because it's in the low 80's, even though it breaks alot- whatever you calll it, it's all greek to me.

[Frobby]

Gausman was pretty terrific last night. I was especially impressed that he didn't let the two errors in the third inning rattle him, and minimized the damage. He's definitely maturing as a pitcher.

[OFFNY]

o

24 OUTS: 9 Groundouts (Including 1 Double Play), 7 Flyouts, 4 Strikeouts, 2 Popouts, 1 Lineout

K.J. GAUSMAN O (vs. A BUNCH OF CREEPS, 5/05)

IP:l 8

H:;; 3 ll(1 Double, 2 Singles)

R:l) 0

BB: 0

SO: 4

Pitches: 97 (65 Strikes, 32 Balls)

2016 ERA: 1.42

PITCHES BY INNING

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11 (91 Strikes, 2 Balls)

13 (71 Strikes, 6 Balls)

13 (91 Strikes, 4 Balls)

11 (91 Strikes, 2 Balls)

91 (61 Strikes, 3 Balls)

15 (11 Strikes, 4 Balls)

12 (61 Strikes, 6 Balls)

13 (81 Strikes, 5 Balls)

[blid]

2016 Gausman + 2016 Tillman = 2016 AL East Pennant, if they stay even nearly this good.

[BohKnowsBmore]

Looking like an ace right now...

[VeveJones007]

Looking like an ace right now...

His stuff has looked good, but let's keep in mind that he has faced three of the lowest scoring teams in the AL. Let's see how he fares against better lineups.