MLB Daily DeltaWeek 11 · June 4, 2026
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Cade Smith
CLE·P
Hold med·0.50
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John King
MIA·P
Sell High high·0.84
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Rest of Season Projection

CadeCategoryJohn
66K 29
3.60ERA 3.67
1.22WHIP 1.24
2–5W 1–3
23–43SV 1–3

Current Season

CadeCategoryJohn
42K 20
2.60ERA 2.52
1.08WHIP 0.72
2W 1
20SV 1

What Each Player's System Trusts

Cade Smith
  • xeraNOISEskill near league average (2.23)
John King
  • babip_againstNOISEBABIP-against 0.108 suppressed and unstable — flattering the ERA
  • xeraNOISEluck-free xERA 3.09 is 0.73 above the ERA — regression coming

Cade Smith: 66 K / 3.60 ERA. John King: 29 K / 3.67 ERA. Different roster decisions — see individual verdicts.

Bare-stats comparison (narrative review pending).

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