Scouting Report: Dustin Peterson
Chicago Cubs | RF
Overall
Summary
David Peterson has found success in a bulk relief role for the Mets after struggling as a starter. In recent outings, he has pitched 5 innings without allowing earned runs against the Diamondbacks and 4 innings with 2 earned runs against the Rockies. Peterson is working behind opener Huascar Brazoban and has significantly improved his performance metrics in relief (1.69 ERA, 0.94 WHIP) compared to as a starter (8.10 ERA, 1.89 WHIP). Manager Carlos Mendoza praised his pitching, noting he got ground balls and made quality pitches. Peterson attributes his improvement to getting back to fundamentals with his sinker and four-seamer, while also improving feel with his changeup and slider.
Strengths
- Excellent performance in bulk relief role with 1.69 ERA across 16 innings
- 5 scoreless innings against Diamondbacks with only 4 hits allowed
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