Huascar Ynoa, SP, Atlanta Braves
Huascar Ynoa enters his third year in MLB with the Atlanta Braves. In 2019, his age-21 season, Ynoa only saw two appearances and did horrible. Ynoa gave up six runs in three innings. In his age-22 season, Ynoa saw nine appearances including five starts for the Braves. He compiled a 1.662 WHIP in 21 ⅔ innings pitched while allowing 23 hits and 13 walks. Now in his age-23 season, Ynoa has found his rhythm and comfort. The Braves have placed the righty in the rotation and across eight starts (nine total appearances), Ynoa has struck out an amazing 50 batters in 44 ⅔ innings pitched while only walking 11. His penchant to give up the home run is concerning (7 HR allowed).
The 23-year-old is making up for those home runs but hitting a few of his own. In 17 plate appearances, Ynoa is hitting .353/.353/1.118 with 2 home runs and six RBI’s. Sure, it’s a small sample size and his average will surely drop but he is contributing to the Braves on offense and defense. Despite being one of the five surprising pitchers in 2021, Ynoa is now on the disabled list for the foreseeable future after punching a bench in anger.
Braves starter Huascar Ynoa fractured his right hand yesterday after punching a dugout bench in frustration. He's out indefinitely.
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) May 17, 2021
The 22-year-old right-hander owns a 3.02 ERA through 44.2 innings pitched this season. pic.twitter.com/szJqma9HO4