What makes Jesus' Luzardo slider so effective? - podcast episode cover

What makes Jesus' Luzardo slider so effective?

Feb 12, 20259 minEp. 330
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Episode description

The newest member of the Philadelphia Phillies pitching rotation, former Miami Marlins Jesus Luzardo, generates exceptional whiff rates on his slider. But why? The metrics say this shouldn't be the case. So what makes Luzardo's slider so effective? And will it translate to success at Citizens Bank Park in 2025?

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