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Questions remain about whether Cease has peaked or still has considerable growth ahead. Some criticisms cite inconsistent performances or high ERAs, but the team’s belief is rooted in his exceptional stuff, which elite pitching coaches like Pete Walker can refine.
Walker, renowned for improving pitchers’ performances, could help Cease optimize his usage of pitches—especially his fastball—reducing reliance on secondary pitches like sliders that sometimes become predictable or hittable.