"After signing a minor-league contract with Toronto in late January this year, that included an invite to Spring Training, Seabold has taken full advantage of that opportunity with his new club. Taking a look at the numbers alone, it probably doesn't tell the whole story as the 30-year-old right-hander currently sports an unsightly 7.20 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in five spring appearances for the Blue Jays."
"For someone that had been averaging in the low 90s with his fastball for much of his MLB career, Seabold has been touching 96 mph regularly now with the Blue Jays. In doing so, as Zwelling has pointed out, he has produced MLB's second-highest whiff rate at 46.8% this spring."
The Toronto Blue Jays signed right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold to a minor-league contract in late January with an invitation to spring training, initially intended as depth for their Triple-A affiliate Buffalo Bisons. However, Seabold has exceeded expectations during preseason play. Despite posting a 7.20 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in five spring appearances, his performance metrics reveal significant improvements. The 30-year-old has increased his fastball velocity from the low 90s to consistently touching 96 mph, producing MLB's second-highest whiff rate at 46.8% this spring. These improvements have positioned Seabold as a potential candidate for the Blue Jays' Opening Day bullpen roster.
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