Cristian Javier was undoubtedly one of the more intriguing players to suit up for the Astros within the past two seasons. After all, his unique "invisiball" stands out from the crowd in addition to his impressive strikeout potential. Of any pitcher with at least 150 innings pitched in the past two seasons — starter and reliever — Javier's 28.8 percent strikeout rate ranks 16th between Clayton Kershaw and Trevor Rogers. Considering that the right-hander's four-seam fastball velocity — which he throws roughly 60 percent of the time — averages out to 93.1 MPH, it is an impressive feat to post a strikeout rate in that range.
Discussing Cristian Javier’s Role in 2022
