Thrown 11.4% of the time in 2019, Hoffman’s changeup averaged around 84 mph and averaged 12% more depth than the average major-league changeup, while getting 19% less break. His changeup usage was slightly down from the 13.9% that he used it in 2018. The drop in use could be because the pitch allowed a .600 BA against it in 2018, and considering the .481 BAA it allowed in 2019, another drop might be considered.
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Blurb written by Nicklaus Gaut