Jonathan Loaisiga’s Development in Bullpen Similar to Two Great Yankees Relievers

Jonathan Loaisiga was due for a poor performance like the one he had on Tuesday night.

The Nicaraguan native posted a 2.89 ERA, a .229 opposing batting average and a 164:33 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 44 starts ranging from rookie ball through Triple-A.

Once upon a time, Dellin Betances—along with Andrew Brackman and Manny Banuelos—made up the Killer B’s, a nickname for the prospect trio that was set to take the Yankees’ starting rotation by storm.

Betances became a four-time All-Star with the Yankees, turning into one of the most dominant relievers in baseball from 2014 through 2018.

Green has been as versatile as they come, spending time as an opener, set-up man, temporary closer and overall fire extinguisher, no matter the inning.

67% of Loaisiga’s pitches have gone for strikes and he’s averaging 3.8 pitches per plate appearance, proving he’s been making quick work of his opposition.

Statcast has shown Loaisiga’s dominance on another level.

Betances’ rookie campaign saw opposing batters hit nearly 47% of his pitches on the ground while generating soft contact 27% of the time.

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