Joey Wentz Finds Success with Tweaked Pitch Mix and Approach

Joey Wentz has seen significant improvement in his performance, recording a 1.50 ERA, .072 WHIP, and 21/6 K/BB ratio in 18 innings over four games (three starts) since being acquired. His four-seam fastball now features more Induced Vertical Break (iVB) and reduced arm-side run, making it more effective against right-handed hitters by utilizing an inside attack. Wentz's cutter has also been refined to behave more like a slider, with increased usage low in the zone and as a two-strike offering, contributing to a notable jump in his strikeout rate.