Schlittler leans on new curveball in AL Wild Card Series
The Yankees righty set a career high with 32 curveballs in the Wild Card round, suggesting a refined arsenal heading deeper into the postseason.
Cam Schlittler deployed his curveball at a career-high rate during the AL Wild Card Series, throwing the pitch 32 times. The development of this offering appears to have made him a more difficult pitcher to face. The Yankees are relying on Schlittler as a key arm in their postseason rotation. His expanded curveball usage is a notable tactical shift worth tracking in future starts.
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