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Feliz pitched more like a pitcher who'd have a 4 ERA though.
He struck out 15% of the batters he faced compared to 25% as a reliever.
He had a big difference in pitch selection.
As a reliever he threw a fastball about 80% of the time. In his start he through fastballs about half of the time. He threw about twice as many sliders as he did as a reliever and he really used his change up more. He threw 25% change ups compared to less than 5% as a reliever.
I certainly think that Feliz is one of the Rangers five best starters. But starting is a lot different than relieving
Feliz is striking out about 17% of hitters as a starter and walking about 10% compared to 25% and 8% as a reliever.
He's throwing 50% fastballs, 24% sliders, and 19% changeups as a starter compared to 80% fastballs as a reliever.
His expected runs per 9 innings are about 1 more as a starter than as a reliever.
Feliz is on pace to provide more value in 1 season of starting than in his entire career as a reliever.
I'll never forget his defensive prowess. Absolutely brilliant. I mean, he was like a lightning rod behind the plate and runners just didn't stand a chance against him. Fantastic player, and the sport will definitely miss him.
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