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Fister has quite the compelling stat line. For starters with 30 or more IP, we has the second lowest swing rate for balls in the zone and the 15th highest swing rate for balls out of the zone. He has hitters completely flumoxed.
On a separate topic, do you buy the Roland-Smith - Washburn comparisons? Frankly, I just don't see it. I see Ryan in the Zito family not the Washburn family. Jarrod has the 'best' substandard fastball in the league this year, whereas Ryan gets hurt with his fastball. I think Jarrod's ability to sustain a career as a starting pitcher in the big leagues is a tremendous mystery.