Devin Williams, the Mets' relief pitcher, has been a bright spot for the team despite a rocky start to the season. After a rough patch in mid-April, Williams has turned things around, notching three saves in six consecutive scoreless outings. This turnaround is particularly impressive given the high expectations that came with his three-year, $51 million contract. What's more fascinating is the underlying metrics that paint a better picture of Williams' performance. These metrics show that Williams has been pitching better than his ERA suggests, with a significant gap between his ERA and expected ERA. This gap is even larger this season, indicating that Williams is pitching better than his numbers imply. The metrics also show that Williams has been allowing harder contact and has a higher strikeout rate, which is a positive sign. However, there has been some scrutiny on Williams' changeup, which is a signature pitch. The pitch is not moving as much as it used to, but the results suggest that Williams has made adjustments, and the pitch is now more effective. Overall, Williams has settled into a rhythm at the backend of the Mets bullpen, and his performance has been a welcome addition to the team. While the surface-level numbers may still lag behind, the underlying metrics suggest that Williams is pitching better than his numbers imply, and his performance has been a bright spot for the Mets.
