Despite below-average velocity (84 mph), LeBlanc went to his cutter 30.4% of the time in 2019 and it was less than dominant, allowing hitters a .831 OPS. Though hit hard when in play (.500 slugging), it demonstrates more rising action and less cut than most cutters in the league and generated a 7.9% SwStr, showing itself as his most effective K pitch with 40 strikeouts and a 19.3% K rate when used with 2 strikes.
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Blurb written by Jon Straub