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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	183.0	131.0	1.40
Andre Pallante	161	134	1.20
Jose Soriano	137	123	1.11
Logan Webb	144	131	1.10
Framber Valdez	168	153	1.10

Flyball	GB	FB	G/F
Jeffrey Springs	100	192	0.52
Jacob deGrom	85	160	0.53
Sean Burke	90	163	0.55
Nick Martinez	116	210	0.55
Robbie Ray	98	173	0.57

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.