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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler achieves top pitching Grade Point Average (GPA) among qualifiers, based on ERA.

Wheeler continues to excel with his top-notch pitches, earning an impressive grade of "A+" once more. Only the GPAs of non-qualifiers for the ERA title, Hunter Greene and Garrett Crochet, surpassed his exceptional academic performance.

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In the realm of baseball, there's a clash between the Marlins and the Phillies.
In the realm of baseball, there's a clash between the Marlins and the Phillies.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler achieves top pitching Grade Point Average (GPA) among qualifiers, based on ERA.

In recent weeks, I've shared my annual Best Pitches series, diving into pitch-specific articles covering changeups, curve balls, cutters, splitters, four-seam fastballs, sinkers, and sliders from all 88 pitchers who threw 135 or more innings in 2022. Today, we're bringing it all together by calculating starting pitcher Grade-Point Averages (GPAs).

Our grading system evaluates pitches based on their effectiveness in generating swing-and-miss results and managing contact. Each pitch is compared to league-average swing-and-miss rates and specific Adjusted Contact Scores, which indicate the relative production a pitcher "should have" allowed based on batted ball exit speed and launch angle.

Calculating GPAs involves multiplying each pitch grade by its usage rate, then adding those scores together. The average pitcher GPA is set around 3.00 (a "B"), and in 2022, it landed at 3.05.

Before diving into the results, let me emphasize that the GPAs serve as a proactive, scouting measurement rather than a straightforward assessment of previous achievements.

The following hurlers made the Grade 1 (GPAs of 3.32 to 4.19) tier:

  • Hunter Greene
  • Garrett Crochet
  • Zack Wheeler
  • Shota Imanaga
  • Nick Martinez
  • Dylan Cease
  • Luis Severino
  • Bailey Ober
  • Cole Ragans
  • Tarik Skubal
  • Sean Manaea
  • Chris Sale
  • Aaron Nola
  • Cristopher Sanchez
  • Framber Valdez
  • Sonny Gray
  • Corbin Burnes
  • Mackenzie Gore
  • Freddy Peralta
  • Hunter Brown
  • George Kirby
  • Brandon Pfaadt

Wheeler, despite an ERA qualification, landed lower than Greene and Crochet, as both boasted impressive pitch grades. Greene, for example, boasted a Grade A four-seamer and A+ slider, while Crochet laced "A+" four-seamer and B+ cutter.

Overall, the top quartile included Cy Young winners, impressive youngsters, and solid veterans, and the rankings offer some intriguing clues about 2024 pitching possibilities.

Here's a revised version of the remaining quartiles:

The 2nd quartile (GPAs of 3.04 to 3.31) includes:

  • Logan Gilbert
  • Luis Castillo
  • Joe Ryan
  • Tyler Anderson
  • Pablo Lopez
  • Max Fried
  • Luis Gil
  • Yusei Kikuchi
  • Andrew Abbott
  • Reynaldo Lopez
  • Gavin Stone
  • Nestor Cortes
  • Frankie Montas
  • Kutter Crawford
  • Zach Eflin
  • Nathan Eovaldi
  • Michael King
  • Carlos Rodon
  • Mitch Keller
  • Michael Wacha

The 3rd quartile (GPAs of 2.73 to 3.02) features:

  • Bailey Falter
  • Taj Bradley
  • Erick Fedde
  • Charlie Morton
  • Tanner Bibee
  • Chris Bassitt
  • Nick Pivetta
  • Mitch Spence
  • Jameson Taillon
  • Ben Lively
  • Jack Flaherty
  • Aaron Civale
  • Spencer Arrighetti
  • Luis Ortiz
  • Bryce Miller
  • Ryan Feltner
  • Jose Quintana
  • Patrick Corbin
  • Andrew Heaney
  • Ronel Blanco
  • Cal Quantrill
  • JP Sears

Finally, the 4th quartile (GPAs of 1.79 to 2.71) contains:

  • Seth Lugo
  • Zac Gallen
  • Colin Rea
  • Jose Berrios
  • Chris Flexen
  • Griffin Canning
  • Matt Waldron
  • Mitchell Parker
  • Tobias Myers
  • Kyle Gibson
  • Javier Assad
  • Ryne Nelson
  • Zack Littell
  • Marcus Stroman
  • Brayan Bello
  • Tanner Houck
  • Miles Mikolas
  • Kevin Gausman
  • Brady Singer
  • Martin Perez
  • Logan Webb
  • Austin Gomber

For further insights into pitching statistics, advancements in analytics, and team strategies, stay tuned for more from our team.

The Cincinnati Reds' Nick Martinez was part of the 3rd quartile, displaying a GPA of 2.99. The Philadelphia Phillies' Zack Wheeler, despite his impressive pitching, fell into the 2nd quartile with a GPA of 3.04. The Chicago White Sox's Hunter Greene and Garrett Crochet, two promising young pitchers, showcased their skills in the top quartile, with Greene achieving a GPA of 3.62 and Crochet recording a GPA of 3.54. The Boston Red Sox missed the top quartile, with their highest-rated pitcher, Richard Hill, landing in the 2nd quartile with a GPA of 3.02. The Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki received pitches with a variety of styles, including seamers and changeups, from their starting pitchers during the 2022 season.

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