Call-ups for highly touted prospects in the majors is not too dissimilar from when Apple introduces the latest version of the iPhone.
But while everyone is chasing after the hot, new version, there are older versions that still work . Sure, your refurbished iPhone 11 series randomly FaceTimes your ex in the middle of the night and take blurry photos, but that doesn’t mean it can’t get the job done. If you’re looking at Flaherty’s winless record , 3.86 ERA or six homers allowed, you might be underwhelmed. You might think he is no longer worthy of being on your radar. Don’t get distracted by those numbers.
The right-hander has upped the usage of his slider, a pitch he is using 32 percent of the time, and opponents are hitting .214 against the pitch with a .171 xBA, 41.3 percent whiff rate and 19.6 percent swinging-strike rate. Hitters are also batting .222 against his knuckle-curve with a 45 percent whiff rate.