What happened: Andrew Abbott's sweeper ranks second in usage at 20.6%, followed by his changeup at 18.0% and curveball at 13.3%. His cutter accounts for the remaining 1.6%.
Why it matters: Abbott has thrown 47.5% of his pitches in the strike zone, below the 49.9% league average. His 41.5% edge rate tops the 39% league mark, though his 22.6% whiff rate trails the 24.9% average.
By the numbers: Abbott's four-seamer averages 92.6 mph and has reached 94.5 mph. His sweeper averages 82.2 mph, while opponents have produced an 88.6 mph average exit velocity across his full arsenal.
What to watch: Watch whether Abbott expands his cutter usage and generates more misses with his secondary pitches.