Analyzing the Newest Guardian: Carter Rustad

Missouri pitcher Carter Rustad (30) throws a pitch against Vanderbilt during the first inning at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tenn. , Thursday, March 28, 2024. The Guardians put another big right-handed hitter on the Orioles today, getting right-handed reliever Carter Rustad for Johnathan Rodriguez.

Rusted is 24 years old, about to turn 25, and spent his last season on Double-A for the Orioles, putting up a 3. 23 ERA and 3. 25 FIP with a 9.

51/3. 91 K/BB/9 in 53 innings. Erik Longenhagen wrote him up for FanGraphs here , pointing out he is sitting 94-96 with his fastball, with a high graded sinker, a low 80’s slider and a changeup that looks like a split.

He swapped to a reliever role last season, so it seems like there is still some developing to do there. Gaining some additional control would go a long way. Rustad has above average extension as seen in this metric posted by cdlenthusiast on Twitter from TJStats okay this is something i guess https://t.