Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox Matchup Preview - March 30th, 2023

Baltimore Orioles Insights

• Kyle Gibson’s fastball velocity over his last 3 starts (92.7 mph) has been quite a bit higher than than his seasonal rate (91.1 mph).

• Austin Hays's average launch angle on his hardest-hit balls this year (8°) is a significant dropoff from his 11.4° angle last season.

• Projected catcher Adley Rutschman grades out as an elite pitch framer, per The Sharp Model projection system.

Boston Red Sox Insights

• Corey Kluber has been given a below-average leash since the start of last season, throwing 6.5 fewer adjusted pitches-per-game than the average starter.

• Rob Refsnyder has seen a notable gain in his exit velocity on flyballs this season; just compare his 93-mph average to last season's 95.7-mph EV.

• The Boston Red Sox bullpen projects as the 4th-best in the game, per The Sharp Model.