Boston Red Sox starting pitching prospect Richard Fitts has hit a roadblock in his progression at Double-A over the past few weeks. Since tossing seven shutout frames on May 29, the former sixth-round pick has posted a disappointing 5.48 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, and a 13:27 BB:K ratio in his past 21 innings. Fitts looked like he was on pace to reach the major leagues this summer but may have to wait until next season due to his recent slump. Overall, through 69 innings at Triple-A Worcester, the Auburn product has held a 4.26 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and a 28:68 BB:K ratio. Fitts could still push for a late-season promotion if he breaks out of this slide but remains a name to keep an eye on for 2025.
Richard Fitts Strikes Out Seven Across Seven One-Hit Innings
Boston Red Sox starting pitching prospect Richard Fitts posted his best outing of the season on Wednesday, where he tossed seven innings of one-run ball (zero unearned runs) and allowed just one hit. He struck out seven. Through his first 48 innings at Triple-A, Fitts has looked quite solid with a 3.72 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 15:41 BB:K ratio. Last season, he threw 152 innings at Double-A and logged a similar 3.48 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and a 43:163 BB:K ratio. This season, the 24-year-old has posted six starts with allowing just one run or less but has also given up at least five runs in two of them, which has significantly raised in ERA. MLB Pipeline projects the Auburn product to reach the majors this summer and is worth a look in dynasty leagues.
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