Editing Clarke Schmidt (section)

== Pitching Style ==
Schmidt is known for his diverse pitch mix, including:

* '''Four-seam fastball''': Reaches 95–96 mph with good movement.
* '''Two-seam fastball''': Features heavy sinking action.
* '''Cutter''': His primary pitch since 2023, used effectively against both right- and left-handed hitters.
* '''Sweeper and slider''': Mid-80s breaking balls with sharp tilt, generating strikeouts.
* '''Knuckle-curve and changeup''': Secondary pitches that disrupt hitters’ timing.

His ability to avoid barrels (top 20th percentile) and limit hard contact makes him a formidable starter. In 2025, his average exit velocity against was 87.8 mph, with a 5.9% barrel rate.
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