Strider carried a 28.7 whiff% on his fastball during the 2023 season. That year, he also averaged 97.2 mph on his heater. After nine starts thus far in 2025, Strider's whiff% on his fastball has ...

The expectation was that Strider returning from a UCL injury would soften the blow of losing two reliable starters. As he’s gotten back to full strength, he’s achieved that expectation.

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“They kind of play it together,” Strider said of utilizing his fastball with his slider. “If guys aren’t swinging, then the slider’s, no matter how good it is, it’s not really gonna play.

In 13 starts this season, Strider has a 3.72 ERA, a 1.17 WHIP and 89 strikeouts across 72 2/3 innings pitched. It’s a lower ERA than what he finished with during his All-Star season in 2023.

For Strider, his elite fastball served a dual purpose. “His secondary stuff was so good before because he was able to throw 100 mph and throw strikes at 100 mph,” Glavine said.

Spencer Strider struck out a season-high 13 over six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Colorado Rockies 4-1 on Saturday for their third straight win.

Ironically, Strider was facing the same team he did 14 months ago -- the Arizona Diamondbacks. Unfortunately for Strider, the outing didn't go anywhere near as well as he likely hoped.

Spencer Strider, Braves bullpen overpower Rockies hitters en route to 19 strikeouts, 4-1 win Chase Dollander had his moments on the mound as well but couldn’t keep pace with Atlanta ace ...

Braves' Spencer Strider: Strikes out 11 versus A'sStrider allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out 11 over 6.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Thursday ...

Strider was voraciously booed by Phillies fans when he left the mound as the inning ended and the jeers grew even louder when he trudged off the mound after 4 2/3 innings. “Certainly not trying to hit ...

Braves' Spencer Strider: Loses againStrider (0-5) took the loss Sunday against San Francisco, allowing four runs (three earned) on three hits and three walks across six innings. He struck out five ...