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Rodriguez has a six-pitch repertoire, although he mostly makes use of his fastball, slider, and changeup. But sparingly, he throws a curveball, cutter, and sinker to keep opposing hitters off balance.

Those factors could have to do with pitch sequencing, pitchers changing grips, pitchers adding spin, adjusting arm slot ... Aside from his sweeper, his sinker Out% increased by 7%, while his curveball ...