{"playerId":4503,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":230.9,"percentOwned":100,"playerRaterSEASON":6.9,"playerRater7DAY":2.8,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Iwakuma was once again dealing Sunday, striking out eight Angels over six innings, while allowing an unearned run on three hits and no walks, as the Mariners pulled out a 2-1 victory.","spin":"Nevertheless, Iwakuma was removed after six frames due to an ongoing blister concern on his right middle finger, racking up 92 pitches (66 strikes) in all. After Sunday's start, he has accumulated a massive 19 strikeouts in his last 11 innings, albeit against the free-swinging Angels and Astros, a trend that could continue next Saturday in Toronto. In two career appearances versus the Blue Jays, Iwakuma has twirled 15 punchouts among his nine innings, so he is a great bet to do so.","date":"Mon Apr 29"},"fullName":"Hisashi Iwakuma","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"There were only four pitchers who tossed a minimum of 125 innings who yielded a higher HR/FB than Iwakuma. His 1.2 HR/9 would have even been higher but thankfully Iwakuma is a ground-ball pitcher. Despite so many homers, Iwakuma sported an impressive 3.16 ERA, more than a run lower than his 4.35 FIP and lower than his 3.76 xFIP. So even if his 17.0 percent HR/FB regresses, his 81.9 percent LOB percent should also fall, splitting the difference between his ERA and expected ERAs. Even with the closer fences, Safeco Field will still be a pitcher-friendly park, so Iwakuma is safe to use at home in mixed formats and as a back-end option in AL-only leagues.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Mar 6"},"playerRater30DAY":7.2,"playerRater15DAY":3.6,"positionRank":11}