Nola Fastball Blues, May Revival
Jun 9 2026
This week we are looking at one pitcher who is in the midst of a revival, and another who may need one. It is hard to change your identity as a pitcher, but when things hit rock bottom results wise, sometimes you need to either embrace that change, or your career peters out. Our first pitcher needs to make some changes, while our second pitcher looks primed to benefit from his adjustments soon.
Nola’s Fastball Blues
Aaron Nola had been one of the most reliable pitchers in baseball from his debut in 2015 to 2024, as despite year-to-year fluctuation in ERA, you were usually getting a ton of innings, above average strikeout rates, good control, and some home runs. The HR ball started to become a big issue in 2023, when he allowed 1.49...
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