Optimization diagnostic / SD
Casey Mize
Casey Mize's tools (33) and production (34) are aligned. Primary finding: no vertical drop pitch (curveball/knuckle curve) — hitters can ignore low zone.
Data window 2026-09-11 / 2026-09-25Confidence MEDIUM
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Diagnosis
Fixable gaps
| Signal | Cause | Fix | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Gap: Gloveside Drop0.60 | No vertical drop pitch (Curveball/Knuckle Curve) — hitters can ignore low zone | Develop a Curveball to cover the gloveside-drop regionFilling this gap would improve platoon coverage and arsenal depth | HIGH |
Arsenal / metrics
Underlying components
| Component | Usage | Velo | Whiff |
|---|---|---|---|
| SliderSL | 27% | 86.7 | 15.5% |
| Four-Seam FastballFF | 27% | 92.4 | 0.0% |
| SplitterFS | 25% | 86.5 | 17.6% |
| SinkerSI | 28% | 92.4 | 5.4% |
| SlurveSV | 7% | 79.9 | 0.0% |