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San Diego Padres: Staying True to the Analytics by Limiting Paddack’s Innings

By Thomas Conroy

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 12: Starting pitcher Chris Paddack #59 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of an MLB game at Chase Field on April 12, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 12: Starting pitcher Chris Paddack #59 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of an MLB game at Chase Field on April 12, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images) /
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What are Paddack’s Innings Limits in 2019?

The cap to Paddack’s innings limit hasn’t been confirmed by the San Diego  Padres, but for argument sakes, let’s try to pinpoint his possible shutdown date. Multiple media outlets have reported that Paddack’s limit has been set between 130-150 innings for this season.

Currently, he is averaging just under six innings-per-start, which would project to 25 starts for this season. Paddack’s year could come to an end sometime in August. But that target date could change if the Padres continue on the path of giving him an extra day off when the schedule warrants that measure

You may ask yourself, why are the Padres being so cautious with Paddack? It’s a difficult balancing act for an organization trying to become relevant once again while protecting their main asset at the same time. Ultimately, the Padres must preserve Paddack’s prized arm for the good of the franchise.

We have all seen too many quality young arms fizzle out before making an impact on the sport. The Padres front office analytic team holds the ruling voice and concluded that putting restrictions on Paddack’s usage is the right call to beating these odds.

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