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The usage plots of his Curve and Slider show good location but I think a cutter could help improve the arsenal as it will play off Francis’s 4S and Splitter velocity wise.
January 31, 2025 at 6:59 PM
So about 30% of the pitches thrown by Francis gave up pretty good contact.

He can benefit from throwing a pitch that can hit the inside corner against RHBs or dive away from LHBs.
January 31, 2025 at 6:59 PM
So Francis got pretty lucky over that stretch, but it also doesn’t seem to suggest that he’s going to implode into a 4.50+ ERA player this year.

However, Savant’s comps for Francis in 2024 are less appealing:
January 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Bowden Francis was a league winner for a whole lot of teams with his performance down the stretch, so naturally the question is: can he keep it up in 2025?

The answer: Probably, but there’s reasons for concern.

A thread on one of the biggest heroes of the 2025 season 🧵:
January 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Me mulling the options after seeing Jim Crane made the Astros FO pass on the Yankees Kyle Tucker offer
December 13, 2024 at 7:41 PM
I don’t hate the Golden AB rule and I think it could be fun.
December 3, 2024 at 7:39 PM