Huston Street, a seasoned relief pitcher, has a career marked by consistent performance and a reliance on a diverse pitch arsenal. This analysis delves into Huston Street’s pitching statistics, leveraging Statcast data to provide a comprehensive overview of his performance from 2015 to 2017. We will explore various aspects of his pitching profile, including his pitch arsenal, batted ball characteristics, pitch movement, and run values, offering insights into his strengths and areas of development.
Huston Street’s Statcast Statistics: A Performance Overview
The following table presents a summary of Huston Street’s key Statcast metrics from the 2015-2017 seasons. This data encompasses pitches thrown, batted balls, barrel rates, exit velocity, launch angle, expected batting average (xBA), expected slugging (xSLG), and various other performance indicators. Analyzing these stats provides a foundational understanding of Street’s pitching effectiveness and tendencies during this period.
| Season | Age | Pitches | Batted Balls | Barrels | Barrel % | Barrel/PA | Exit Velocity | Max EV | Launch Angle | LA Sweet-Spot % | XBA | XSLG | WOBA | XWOBA | XWOBACON | HardHit% | K% | BB% | ERA | xERA |
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| 2015 | 31 | 1027 | 178 | 8 | 4.5 | 3.1 | 86.8 | 111.7 | 17.2 | 34.3 | .210 | .337 | .273 | .262 | .312 | 24.7 | 22.4 | 7.8 | 3.18 | 2.80 |
| 2016 | 32 | 401 | 79 | 8 | 10.1 | 7.6 | 88.5 | 110.8 | 14.2 | 40.5 | .282 | .529 | .408 | .372 | .398 | 35.4 | 13.3 | 11.4 | 6.45 | 6.13 |
| 2017 | 33 | 57 | 11 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 84.8 | 99.4 | 17.4 | 36.4 | .224 | .258 | .187 | .244 | .269 | 18.2 | 20.0 | 6.7 | 0.00 | 2.51 |
| Player | 1485 | 268 | 16 | 6.0 | 4.3 | 87.2 | 111.7 | 16.3 | 36.2 | .231 | .386 | .307 | .292 | .336 | 27.6 | 19.7 | 8.8 | |||
| MLB | 82372 | 7.0 | 4.8 | 88.5 | 122.4 | 12.3 | 33.2 | .245 | .405 | .316 | .315 | .368 | 36.5 | 22.2 | 8.4 |
! Note: All figures in this table cover the period 2015-present.
Huston Street’s Pitch Arsenal: Key Pitch Types
Huston Street’s effectiveness on the mound is largely attributed to his strategic utilization of three primary pitches. His pitch arsenal primarily consists of a sinker and a slider, each used extensively, complemented by a changeup that he employs less frequently. This combination allows him to attack hitters with varying speeds and movement profiles.
Street relies on 3 pitches.
Sinker (47.4%) ,
Slider (47.4%) ,
Changeup (5.3%)
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Fastball: 4 Seam, 2 Seam, Cutter, Sinker. Offspeed: Split, Change, Fork, Screw. Breaking: Slider, Curve, Knuckle, Sweeper, Slurve, Other
Batted Ball Profile of Huston Street
The batted ball profile illustrates how often Huston Street induces ground balls, fly balls, and line drives, along with other batted ball outcomes. This table details the percentage of ground balls (GB%), fly balls (FB%), line drives (LD%), pop-ups (PU%), pull percentage, straightaway percentage, opposite field percentage, and hard-hit statistics. Understanding these patterns is crucial for evaluating a pitcher’s ability to control contact.
| Season | GB % | FB % | LD % | PU % | Pull % | Straight % | Oppo % | Weak % | Topped % | Under % | Flare/Burner % | Solid % | Barrel % | Barrel/PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 36.5 | 27.0 | 29.2 | 7.3 | 33.1 | 41.0 | 25.8 | 1.1 | 28.7 | 37.6 | 20.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.1 |
| 2016 | 38.0 | 22.8 | 29.1 | 10.1 | 34.2 | 30.4 | 35.4 | 3.8 | 22.8 | 27.8 | 25.3 | 8.9 | 10.1 | 7.6 |
| 2017 | 36.4 | 18.2 | 36.4 | 9.1 | 36.4 | 45.5 | 18.2 | 0.0 | 36.4 | 36.4 | 27.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Player | 36.9 | 25.4 | 29.5 | 8.2 | 33.6 | 38.1 | 28.4 | 1.9 | 27.2 | 34.7 | 22.4 | 5.6 | 6.0 | 4.3 |
| MLB | 44.4 | 23.8 | 24.7 | 7.1 | 37.2 | 37.5 | 25.2 | 3.9 | 32.6 | 24.8 | 24.4 | 5.9 | 7.0 | 4.8 |
! Note: All figures in this table cover the period 2015-present.
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Pitch Movement Analysis for Huston Street
Understanding pitch movement is vital in assessing a pitcher’s ability to deceive hitters. This section breaks down Huston Street’s pitch movement, differentiating between “Total Movement,” which includes gravity, and “Induced Movement,” which isolates the spin-induced movement. This distinction helps evaluate the true effectiveness of Street’s pitch movement relative to comparable pitches.
How this works: This section shows two different ways to evaluate pitch movement. On the left, “Total Movement” shows the real-world movement of a pitch, including the forces of gravity, which affects every pitch thrown. Since gravity requires time, and slower pitches aren’t ‘better’ just because they have more time to move, a pitch’s movement is compared to other pitches of the same pitch type, within +/- 2 MPH and +/- 0.5 feet of extension/release. On the right, Induced Movement (or IVB) is reported without gravity, and attempts to isolate movement created by the pitcher’s ability to spin and manipulate the ball.
| Total Movement (in inches, w/ gravity) | Induced Movement (in inches, w/o gravity) |
|---|---|
| Year | Pitch |
| 2017 | Slider |
| 2017 | Sinker |
| 2017 | Changeup |
| 2016 | Slider |
| 2016 | Sinker |
| 2016 | Changeup |
| 2015 | Slider |
| 2015 | Sinker |
| 2015 | Changeup |
! Note: Years are in reverse order.
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Run Values by Pitch Type for Huston Street
Run Value (RV) quantifies the impact of each pitch type on run prevention. This section examines the run value associated with each of Huston Street’s pitches – slider, sinker, and changeup. Positive run values (presented in red) are favorable for a pitcher, indicating effectiveness in preventing runs with that pitch type. Conversely, negative values (blue) suggest the pitch type is contributing to run scoring.
| Year | Pitch Type | Team | RV/100 | Run Value | Pitches | % | PA | BA | SLG | wOBA | Whiff% | K% | PutAway % | xBA | xSLG | xwOBA | Hard Hit % | 2017 | Slider | 3.4 | 1 | 27 | 47.4 | 8 | .125 | .125 | .113 | 33.3 | 37.5 | 33.3 | .284 | .321 | .266 | 0.0 | |
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| 2017 | Sinker | 1.4 | 0 | 27 | 47.4 | 5 | .250 | .500 | .390 | 16.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .178 | .217 | .278 | 50.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Changeup | 25.2 | 1 | 3 | 5.3 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | .078 | .089 | .072 | 0.0 |
! Note: Years are in reverse order.
! Note: To better align with other values, positive numbers (red) are good, and negative numbers (blue) are poor.
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Statcast Pitching Run Value for Huston Street
This table provides an overview of Huston Street’s pitching run value based on swing and take decisions by batters. It categorizes pitches into ‘Heart,’ ‘Shadow,’ ‘Chase,’ and ‘Waste’ zones to evaluate run prevention effectiveness in different areas of the strike zone and beyond. Analyzing these run values helps to understand Huston Street’s strengths in inducing weak contact or missed swings.
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Plate Discipline Metrics for Huston Street
Plate discipline statistics reveal insights into both the pitcher’s ability to command the strike zone and the batter’s approach. This table details Huston Street’s zone percentage, swing rates inside and outside the zone, contact rates, chase rates, and first-pitch strike percentage. These metrics are essential for evaluating a pitcher’s control and effectiveness in different counts.
| Season | Pitches | Zone % | Zone Swing % | Zone Contact % | Chase % | Chase Contact % | Edge % | 1st Pitch Strike % | Swing % | Whiff % | Meatball % | Meatball Swing % |
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| 2015 | 1,027 | 39.3 | 69.8 | 75.5 | 32.7 | 59.3 | 39.2 | 55.7 | 47.3 | 30.2 | 5.3 | 75.9 |
| 2016 | 401 | 42.1 | 66.9 | 89.4 | 33.6 | 66.7 | 39.7 | 61.9 | 47.6 | 19.4 | 8.0 | 87.5 |
| 2017 | 57 | 42.1 | 75.0 | 94.4 | 24.2 | 37.5 | 26.3 | 60.0 | 45.6 | 23.1 | 10.5 | 83.3 |
| Player | 1,485 | 40.2 | 69.2 | 80.1 | 32.7 | 60.7 | 38.9 | 57.6 | 47.3 | 27.0 | 6.2 | 80.4 |
| MLB | 48.7 | 67.0 | 82.0 | 28.5 | 57.8 | 42.6 | 61.0 | 47.2 | 25.0 | 7.3 | 76.3 |
! Note: All figures in this table cover the period 2015-present.
Huston Street’s Percentile Rankings
Percentile rankings offer a standardized way to compare Huston Street’s performance metrics against all other MLB pitchers. This section highlights his percentile ranks in xwOBA/xERA, xBA, xSLG, barrel rate, exit velocity, hard-hit percentage, strikeout rate, walk rate, and other key Statcast metrics. Higher percentiles indicate superior performance relative to his peers.
| Year | xwOBA / xERA | xBA | xSLG | xISO | xOBP | Brl | Brl% | EV | Hard Hit% | K% | BB% | Whiff% | Chase Rate | FB Velo | FB Spin | CB Spin | Extension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 67 | 86 | 74 | 64 | 86 | 96 | 64 | 43 | 90 | 82 | 8 | 57 | 14 | |
| 2016 | 7 | 50 | 4 |
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Expected Home Runs for Huston Street
Expected Home Runs (xHR) provides context to home runs allowed by evaluating how many of those home runs would be home runs in other ballparks. This section presents both Adjusted xHR (considering park dimensions and environmental factors) and Standard xHR (considering only park dimensions). This helps in understanding if Huston Street has been unlucky with home runs allowed due to park effects.
Adjusted Expected Home Runs
| Year | Team | Avg HR Trot | Actual HR | xHR | HR-xHR | Doubters | Mostly Gone | No Doubters | No Doubter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21.7 | 5 | 5.5 | -1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 40.0 | |
| Player | 21.7 | 5 | 5.5 | -1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 40.0 |
Note: xHR tells how many of this pitcher’s home runs allowed would have been out of other stadiums. The “Adjusted” view here accounts for different wall heights, distances and environmental effects using Statcast Park Factor data.
Standard Expected Home Runs
| Year | Team | Avg HR Trot | Actual HR | xHR | HR-xHR | Doubters | Mostly Gone | No Doubters | No Doubter % |
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| 2016 | 21.7 | 5 | 5.4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 20.0 | |
| Player | 21.7 | 5 | 5.4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 20.0 |
Note: xHR tells how many of this pitcher’s home runs allowed would have been out of other stadiums. The “Standard” view here accounts for different wall heights and distances but excludes environmental effects. It is based purely on the observed trajectory of the hit.
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Year-to-Year Performance Changes for Huston Street
Analyzing year-to-year changes in Huston Street’s statistics can reveal trends and the impact of aging or adjustments in his pitching approach. This section compares key metrics from 2015, 2016, and 2017, highlighting increases and decreases in fastball velocity, exit velocity, barrel rate, strikeout percentage, and other critical performance indicators.
| Metric | 2015 | 2016 | +/- | 2017 | +/- | ||
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| Fastball Velocity | 89.1 | 88.8 | -0.3 | ↓ | 87.9 | -0.9 | ↓ |
| Offspeed Velocity | 82.0 | 81.0 | -1.0 | ↓ | 80.5 | -0.5 | ↓ |
| Breaking Velocity | 83.7 | 83.4 | -0.3 | ↓ | 82.5 | -0.9 | ↓ |
| Exit Velocity | 86.8 | 88.5 | 1.7 | ↑ | 84.8 | -3.7 | ↓ |
| Launch Angle | 17.2 | 14.2 | -3.0 | ↓ | 17.4 | 3.2 | ↑ |
| Barrel % | 4.5 | 10.1 | 5.6 | ↑ | 0.0 | -10.1 | ↓ |
| Hard Hit % | 24.7 | 35.4 | 10.7 | ↑ | 18.2 | -17.2 | ↓ |
| LA Sweet-Spot % | 34.3 | 40.5 | 6.2 | ↑ | 36.4 | -4.1 | ↓ |
| xBA | .210 | .282 | 0.072 | ↑ | .224 | -0.058 | ↓ |
| BA | .226 | .337 | 0.111 | ↑ | .143 | -0.194 | ↓ |
| xwOBA | .262 | .372 | 0.110 | ↑ | .244 | -0.128 | ↓ |
| wOBA | .273 | .408 | 0.135 | ↑ | .187 | -0.221 | ↓ |
| xSLG | .337 | .529 | 0.192 | ↑ | .258 | -0.271 | ↓ |
| SLG | .357 | .565 | 0.208 | ↑ | .214 | -0.351 | ↓ |
| K% | 22.4 | 13.3 | -9.1 | ↓ | 20.0 | 6.7 | ↑ |
| BB% | 7.8 | 11.4 | 3.6 | ↑ | 6.7 | -4.7 | ↓ |
| Swing % | 47.3 | 47.6 | 0.3 | ↑ | 45.6 | -2.0 | ↓ |
| Whiff% | 30.2 | 19.4 | -10.8 | ↓ | 23.1 | 3.7 | ↑ |
| In Zone % | 39.3 | 42.1 | 2.8 | ↑ | 42.1 | 0.0 | |
| Out of Zone % | 60.7 | 57.9 | -2.8 | ↓ | 57.9 | 0.0 | |
| Out of Zone Swing % | 32.7 | 33.6 | 0.9 | ↑ | 24.2 | -9.4 | ↓ |
| First Pitch Swing % | 25.1 | 31.4 | 6.3 | ↑ | 26.7 | -4.7 | ↓ |
| First Pitch Strike % | 55.7 | 61.9 | 6.2 | ↑ | 60.0 | -1.9 | ↓ |
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Huston Street’s Statcast Fielder Positioning
Fielder positioning, particularly shifts, can significantly impact batted ball outcomes. This section examines the use of shifts against Huston Street when facing right-handed and left-handed hitters, along with the resulting wOBA allowed in shifted scenarios. Understanding shift effectiveness can provide insights into defensive strategies employed behind Huston Street.
| vs RHH | vs LHH |
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| Year | Alignment Type |
| 2016 | Shifts |
| 2017 | Shifts |
! Note: Shifts are through the 2022 season, Shaded starting from the 2023 season, Shift: three or more infielders are on the same side of second base, Shade: positioned outside of their typical responsible slices of the field. Learn more about how positioning is defined here
Pitch Tempo Analysis for Huston Street
Pitch tempo, the time taken between pitches, can influence both pitcher and batter performance. This section analyzes Huston Street’s pitch tempo with bases empty and with runners on base, including ‘Fast’ and ‘Slow’ tempo percentages. Tempo can be a strategic element in a pitcher’s game, affecting rhythm and concentration.
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Huston Street’s Pitch Distribution
Analyzing pitch distribution provides a final piece to understanding Huston Street’s pitching strategy. While specific distribution data is not provided in table format in the original article, the mention of his reliance on sinker, slider, and changeup, with percentages, gives a clear indication of his pitch usage.
Conclusion
This Statcast analysis provides a detailed statistical portrait of Huston Street’s pitching performance between 2015 and 2017. By examining his pitch arsenal, batted ball profile, pitch movement, run values, plate discipline, and other advanced metrics, we gain a deeper understanding of his strengths, tendencies, and overall effectiveness as a Major League Baseball pitcher. The data-driven approach allows for an objective assessment of Huston Street’s pitching capabilities and provides valuable insights for fans, analysts, and those interested in the intricacies of baseball statistics.
