MLB Network Analyst Praises New Dodgers RHP Tyler Glasnow, 'I Hated Facing This Guy'

Glasnow enters 2024 very motivated to help the Dodgers compete.

New Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow is one of the best pitchers in the game today, as long as he's healthy. This has been the biggest negative when it comes to Glasnow, but he is determined to prove his worth.

Glasnow spoke about his health during his introductory Zoom call with the Dodgers, and said he isn't concerned going forward. If he can stay healthy, the Glasnow deal could turn out to be a steal for L.A.

Glasnow has some of the nastiest stuff in the game, and feels virtually unhittable at times. MLB Network analyst Alex Avila praised Glasnow, and said that he 'hated facing him' when he was a player.

“I hated facing this guy. He’s huge on the mound, the ball looks like it’s on top of you. Nasty breaking ball.”

"Glasnow is a freight train. When he's on the mound and he's healthy, he's got some of the best stuff in baseball."

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Glasnow stands at 6-foot-8, so he is a dominating presence on the mound for opposing batters. He uses his length to his advantage when taking strides off the mound, and his extension allows him to throw with more power.

He uses a nice mix of pitcher to keep the opponents on their toes, but his breaking ball is devastating. Glasnow holds one of the game's top strikeout rates since 2019, with opponents hitting sub-.200 over that span.

"Glasnow is a freight train. When he's on the mound and he's healthy, he's got some of the best stuff in baseball," Avila said.

The Dodgers are banking on Glasnow to be the ace of their club for the foreseeable future, and he will be counted on to help them compete for World Series titles. Avila knows that he can be that guy.

“This is also a move for October, too. You need swing and miss stuff in October, and if he’s pitching any game for you in the playoffs, this is a win right here.”

Glasnow has the skillset on the mound to mow down a playoff lineup. When he is on, he's almost unhittable and the Dodgers are looking forward to having him on their team going forward.