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Nick Pivetta SURGED for the Padres in 2025—Can He Dominate Again or is Major REGRESSION Incoming?
San Diego Padres fans witnessed Nick Pivetta’s breakout campaign, but can he repeat his sharp 2.87 ERA season, or is regression inevitable? Joe Musgrove’s injury and Michael King’s absence left the Padres rotation in crisis, and Pivetta’s unexpected Cy Young-worthy performance was a lifeline. Did Petco Park’s pitcher-friendly environment simply mask long-term issues, or has Pivetta truly evolved with a new pitch mix and coaching support?
Javier Reyes investigates all these questions and more, discussing Pivetta's strikeout artistry, improvements in curveball and sweeper effectiveness, the…
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