Edwin Jackson vs. Angels

So, I took a look at Edwin Jackson's 2008 self versus his 2009 version already. He just threw a complete game, allowing 4 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, while striking out 5 LAnaheim hitters over the course of 109 pitches (67 strikes). That's a pretty light work load considering the types of outings he's had recently. So, I figured it'd be a good time to look at his Pitchf/x pitch flights for the game today compared to the rest of his 2009 season thus far. This is less informational and more me getting the chance to monkey around with the sweet pitch flight tool that Harry Pavlidis has made public for us.

First, his fastball (click all images to enlarge):

His fastball was pretty much on par with what he's done in his prior starts. His average fastball was clocking in at 94.42 MPH, and today it came in at 94.18.

His change-up:


His change-up seemed to have more downward movement then his previous starts. Today, it clocked in at 84.43 MPH while his other starts averaged 85.68 MPH.

Finally, his slider:
Pretty much on par with all of his other starts, except today had a bit more sweeping action (horizontal movement), while keeping pretty much identical downward movement. Velocities: Today was 84.86 MPH, and all other starts this year was 85.31.

A very, very good outing for Jackson and he was relatively economical about it. That's especially good considering Armando Galarraga and Dontrelle Willis', ahem, "struggles."