Collin McHugh joined the Rays this year after opting out of the 2020 season with the Red Sox. So far, he’s been a great add to the Stable, putting up some of the best numbers of his career. What did he change since joining the Rays? And what about the slider, his best pitch, is making him so effective?
In 2017, Collin McHugh added a slider to his repertoire and has increased its usage drastically each year since. So far this season, he is throwing his slider 52% of the time, which is 25% more than any other pitch he throws.