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2026 Pitcher Types

Groundball/Flyball
Groundball and flyball pitchers defined as such before the season begins based on the past five year's performance. A groundball/flyball ratio of less than 1.0 classifies one as a flyball pitcher. A ratio of greater than 1.5 classifies one as a groundball pitcher. All others are neutral.

Groundball	GB	FB	G/F
Cristopher Sanchez	133.0	95.0	1.40
Nolan McLean	74	55	1.35
Jose Soriano	85	64	1.33
George Kirby	127	112	1.13
Cade Cavalli	67	60	1.12

Flyball	GB	FB	G/F
Ryne Nelson	70	155	0.45
Robbie Ray	63	128	0.49
Bailey Ober	73	141	0.52
Jameson Taillon	70	130	0.54
Jeffrey Springs	75	137	0.55

Power/Finesse
Power and finesse pitchers are defined as such before the season begins based on the past five years' performance. If the pitcher's (BB+SO)/IP is less than 0.93, he is classified as "finesse." If greater than 1.13, he is classified as "power." All others are neutral.