Chicago Cubs
Javier Assad has thrown 6,530 pitches that have been tracked by the PITCHf/x system between 2022 and 2026, including pitches thrown in the MLB Regular Season, The World Baseball Classic and Spring Training. In 2026, they have relied primarily on their Sinker (94mph), also mixing in a Fourseam Fastball (94mph), Cutter (89mph), Change (87mph), Slider (82mph) and Curve (78mph).
In 2026, compared to other RHP:
Their sinker generates a very high amount of groundballs compared to other pitchers' sinkers and has slightly above average velo. Their fourseam fastball generates an extremely high number of swings & misses compared to other pitchers' fourseamers, has essentially average velo and has slightly less natural movement than typical. Their cutter has heavy sink, is an extreme flyball pitch compared to other pitchers' cutters, generates fewer whiffs/swing compared to other pitchers' cutters and has strong cutting action. Their change dives down out of the zone, is slightly firmer than usual and results in somewhat more groundballs compared to other pitchers' changeups. Their slider sweeps across the zone and has exceptional depth. Their curve is basically never swung at and missed compared to other pitchers' curves, results in more flyballs compared to other pitchers' curves, has a sharp downward bite and has slight glove-side movement.