It was just over a month ago that Tyler Anderson talked about a change in his grip that seems to have shaped the season. And here we are in June with Anderson as one of the Dodgers’ best starting pitchers. It’s been a wild ride that very few expected.
Since signing a one-year deal with the Dodgers, Anderson has completely revamped his game. He’s throwing his fastball less than last season and has upped his change-up usage. That is paying off huge early on, inducing some of the softest contact in the league.
Part of that has been that adjustment in the grip for his change-up.