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What is the definition of insanity?
TODAY'S STARTING PITCHERS:
| 2016 | W | L | ERA | FIP | K% | BB% | AVG | BABIP | HR | GS | IP | fWAR |
| Masahiro Tanaka | 2 | 0 | 3.24 | 3.38 | 21.3% | 5.1% | .221 | .259 | 6 | 9 | 58.1 | 1.3 |
| Chris Archer | 3 | 5 | 5.16 | 4.57 | 27.3% | 10.9% | .274 | .350 | 10 | 10 | 52.1 | 0.3 |
Chris Archer suffered another step backwards during his last start as he has still not been able to put together consistent quality outings. His last start may have been his worst of the season as he lasted just three innings, but had already given up six runs on eight hits. He did pick up four strikeouts, and also walked one batter.
Masahiro Tanaka Scouting Report:
Tanaka has been very good so far in 2016. He has allowed more than two earned runs just twice this season. In his last appearance he was once again dominant as he delivered seven quality innings against the Athletics, picking up his second victory of the season, allowing just one run on five hits, walking two and striking out four.
His Arsenal:
| PITCH | VELOCITY | FREQUENCY | vs LHB | vs RHB |
| Fastball | 92.8 MPH |
3.3% vs LHB *** 2.1% vs RHB |
Paints the outside corner | Low and away from the zone |
| Sinker | 90.5 MPH |
32.5% vs LHB *** 43.3% vs RHB |
Low and away from the hitter | Low and away from the hitter |
| Cutter | 87.4 MPH |
9.8% vs LHB *** 9.1% vs RHB |
Low and inside | Low and away from the zone |
| Splitter | 86.7 MPH |
25.7% vs LHB *** 18.5% vs RHB |
Anywhere below the zone | Anywhere below the zone |
| Slider | 84.5 MPH |
20.0% vs LHB *** 23.8% vs RHB |
Paints the outside corner | Low and away from the zone |
| Curveball | 75.9 MPH |
8.4% vs LHB *** 3.0% vs RHB |
Paints the inside corner | Low and away |
His Splits:
| 2016 | TBF | wOBA | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR | K% | BB% |
| vs LHB | 117 | .267 | .230 | .259 | .357 | 2 | 19.7% | 3.4% |
| vs RHB | 118 | .277 | .211 | .274 | .355 | 4 | 22.9% | 6.8% |
| HOME | 129 | .317 | .242 | .276 | .467 | 6 | 21.7% | 3.9% |
| AWAY | 106 | .217 | .194 | .255 | .216 | 0 | 20.8% | 6.6% |
Starting line ups:
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