On Tuesday, MLB.com took a closer look at 10 position players who made a strong first impression on Statcast™ in their debut seasons.
But hitters weren't the only ones who put up some intriguing metrics in their first taste of Major League action. So here is a breakdown of 10 pitchers who did the same, whether by reaching a high velocity or spin rate, limiting hard contact or displaying a particularly effective pitch. (Once again, players with rookie eligibility who appeared in MLB prior to 2017 are not included.)
Players are listed in descending order of innings pitched in 2017.