The evolution of Angel Zerpa

While I was putting together my piece about the best individual pitches on the Royals, I was astonished to see the changes Angel Zerpa has made to his pitch arsenal. These adjustments have proven effective, and despite some early struggles, he is now having the best season of his career. Zerpas's approach on the mound caught my attention, and I began to take a deeper look into his development over the years in Kansas City.

From the beginning, Zerpa was an intriguing prospect. In 2016, the Royals signed him out of Venezuela for $100,000, and they took their time moving him through the minor leagues. Zerpa was added to the 40-man roster in 2020 to protect him from Rule 5 before he ever played…