Optimization diagnostic / MIL
Robert Gasser
Robert Gasser's production (66) outpaces the tools grade (46) by 20 points. Primary finding: changeup grades as the best pitch (whiff 32.4%, csw 31.6%) but is only thrown 16.4% of the time. Also flagged: Arsenal Gap: Gloveside Drop. Most actionable fix: increase changeup usage to at least league-average for that pitch type.
Data window 2026-10-01 / 2026-10-15Confidence 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 |
| Usage Underuse: Changeup0.70 | Changeup grades as the best pitch (whiff 32.4%, CSW 31.6%) but is only thrown 16.4% of the time | Increase Changeup usage to at least league-average for that pitch typeUsage rebalancing is the simplest optimization with immediate impact | MEDIUM |
Arsenal / metrics
Underlying components
| Component | Usage | Velo | Whiff |
|---|---|---|---|
| SinkerSI | 52% | 93.9 | 10.0% |
| SweeperST | 25% | 82.0 | 29.6% |
| ChangeupCH | 16% | 89.8 | 32.4% |
| Four-Seam FastballFF | 8% | 93.8 | 35.9% |
| CutterFC | 8% | 90.1 | 0.0% |