Emerson Hancock's Dropping Arm Slot: A New Weapon?

0:00On April 2nd, Seattle Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock is changing up his game with a dropping arm slot. Since debuting in Major League Baseball in 2023, his release point has gone from 23 degrees, down to a career-low 13. Degrees this season. There was a brief uptick from his rookie year to last season, but now, it's thinking lower than ever, giving his pitches a whole new angle. Fans and analysts are buzzing after his first start this year against the Cleveland Guardians, where he tossed six innings, struck out nine, and didn't give up a single hit. That's the best combo like that for Mariners starter since Felix Hernandez's perfect game back in 2012. This low-slat has sparked real talk about his arsenal. It's clicked for relievers before, but as the starter over full outings, it's uncharted territory. For him, if Hancock keeps dominating like this, expect deeper dives into whether that arm drop becomes his signature weapon moving forward. Seattle Mariners news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the field and beyond.