Painter’s Changeup Revolution | MLB News

Andrew Painter’s turnaround is electric: after a rough start and a demotion, he’s now dominating since returning July 31st, thanks to a game-changing tweak to his changeup. By rotating the ball slightly and positioning his middle finger closer to his index finger, Painter’s new changeup now flies at 90+ mph with sharp downward movement—making it nearly unhittable. It’s not just effective; it’s forcing batters to chase at a 50% rate and helping his fastball look even sharper. In his recent win against the Cardinals, he relied on it 31% of the time, striking out three batters with it. His strong five-inning performance was vital for a Phillies team short on arms, keeping the bullpen fresh and securing a win. This isn’t luck—it’s a masterclass in pitching evolution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2dec982926a13b2f