Will Warren’s ERA stands at an unremarkable 4.79, but that doesn’t paint the full picture. A deeper look at his Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP), which better isolates a pitcher’s performance, reveals a more encouraging 3.70—suggesting he’s been more effective than the surface numbers suggest.
Fastball Finds Another Level
What’s turning heads lately isn’t just Warren’s stat line—it’s the evolution of his pitches. Recently, his fastball has shown a noticeable uptick in velocity.
Yankees analyst Ryan Garcia highlighted on X that Warren’s average fastball speed has climbed from 92.1 mph to 93.4 mph. While that might seem minor, it’s a huge difference for hitters—transforming an average pitch into something far more explosive.
That 1.3 mph gain might be subtle—like slightly tuning a guitar string—but the impact is significant. It’s enough to disrupt timing, mess with hitters’ instincts, and turn solid contact into routine outs.
Everything Else Gets a Boost
Even better, a livelier fastball enhances the rest of his repertoire.
His breaking pitches snap more sharply, and his changeup becomes tougher to read. With a faster fastball in the mix, hitters can’t sit on anything—they’re constantly guessing.
A Promising Work in Progress
Since spring training, Warren has been a project in motion—experimenting, adjusting, and learning on the fly. The Yankees have been patient through his developmental phases, and now they’re starting to see real progress.
They may have taken a loss on the scoreboard, but in Warren, they may have found a bigger win: a young, developing pitcher with electric potential and a bright future.
