The Keys to Guardians’ Cecconi’s Biggest Start
Slade Cecconi has had a season from top to bottom so far, with a 3.44 MPM in the first half against 5.18 in the second period. However, Slade has displayed quality departure in three of its last 5 departures (by interrupting a short in its last outing). On the wave of an incredible section for the caretaker pitch staff, Slade Cecconi will have to maintain his return to form this afternoon. Facing Joe Ryan will be a challenge, so here are the keys to the success of Slade Cecconi today in order to maintain magic for the guards.
As we know by countless matches, twins are a team that can crush the fast balls. This is not a particularly good match for Slade Cecconi. Cecconi’s rapid ball is in the area about 64% of the time and suffers from an .472 xwobacon. Slade will need his best command this evening to keep the ball on the edges and far from barrels.
The second largest key is to properly use your curve ball. With a difference in 20 MPH and a difference in form of almost 30 inches, the Cecconi curve plays beautifully on its quick ball. When Cecconi keeps its ball fast in the area, it generates a solid amount of puffs and a very low xwobacon (0.297). In the photo below, its Heatmap curve location.
