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Whisenhunt's recent outings have raised some serious concerns. His latest game against the Cleveland Guardians was dismal, as he pitched four innings, allowing six earned runs and nine hits in an 8-1 loss. Zander notes that this performance is part of a troubling trend, Zander dissects Whisenhunt's pitching statistics, revealing that his strikeout and walk rates are alarmingly similar. With a FIP of 5.64 and a negative WAR, it's clear that something is amiss. He highlights the importance of pitch selection, noting that Whisenhunt heavily relies on his fastball and changeup, which are…
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