Miami Marlins Chief Executive Officer Derek Jeter talks to the media before start of the first full-squad spring training workout on Monday, February 18, 2019 in Jupiter, FL. By
The number of pitches better than Trevor Richards’ changeup this season can probably be counted on the 10 long fingers that let the starting pitcher throw his signature pitch so effectively.
Heading into the Miami Marlins’ three-game series against the Washington Nationals, which kicks off at 7:10 p.m. on Friday at Marlins Park, Richards’ changeup has been one of the toughest pitches to hit this MLB season. So far this year, Richards has induced 46 total swinging strikes, 15th most in the majors, and the 28 against his changeup, making the pitch he throws most frequently a top-10 pitch in terms of getting swings and misses.