Even with a rough outing on Tuesday, he’s still running a 2.48 ERA and striking out more than a batter per inning. By xFIP, which assumes his BABIP will rise but his HR/FB% will fall, he’s a still excellent 3.74 ERA pitcher. His swinging strike rate of 11.4% would be tied for 34th with teammate Frankie Montas and crosstown rival Madison Bumgarner. When he can hit the area just above the strike zone, hitters who have had to bend their necks down at low sinkers get excited and swing under it. Chris Bassitt has found success with his own version of pitching backwards.

Source: Forbes May 22, 2019 21:00 UTC