Although James Paxton’s 4.01 ERA with the Yankees may not suggest he’s too far from his norm, (career 3.48 ERA), his 1.428 WHIP indicates otherwise.
A predominantly fastball pitcher, Paxton hasn’t deviated from that approach much; throwing around 65 percent fastballs as a Yankee, compared to his 64 percent the past two years.
An almost unnoticeable increase in four-seam fastballs, yet a more drastic change in his usage rate of supplementary pitches. Over his career, Paxton’s curveball is sporting a .191 BAA and a .298 SLG. Likewise, his cutter stands at a similar place, .