Statcast data for Sims' first start is out, and it matches pretty well with the scouting reports and the eye test from last night.

He had 5 different pitches according to the radar tracking system: SI, FA, CU, CH, SL.

SI (29%): 91.9 MPH, -9.6 xMov, 6.2 zMov
FA (18%): 91.3 MPH, -4.8 xMov, 9.0 zMov
CU (18%): 75.9 MPH, 7.1 xMov, -5.1 zMov
CH (17%): 83.2 MPH, -11.1 xMov, 1.1 zMov
SL (16%): 86.3 MPH, 0.7 xMov, 2.8 zMov

Right away, just the presence of 5 pitches is encouraging. But, how good are they?

SI: Average velo, above average horizontal movement, below average sink. This is more accurately described as a two-seamer in movement, but a sinker in velo. I don't think this is a good pitch, but is clearly his best fastball variant...must be why he used it 2x more than the 4 seamer.

FA: Below average velo, average movement. This is also a below average pitch.

CU: Below average velo, more of a sweeper than a downward hammer with above average horizontal movement and below average drop. This pitch is not plus, but is at least average.

CH: Acceptable velo delta from FA/SI, very good fade and sink. This is a good pitch. I'm not sure where the bad reports on his CH come from, so unless he telegraphs it or leaves it in bad locations, this pitch should generate a lot of grounders and other weak contact.

SL: Good velo, below average movement. I don't think this is a good pitch.

So, in summation, Sims has a usable SI, a CU that is at least average, and the physics of a plus CH. Seems to me he needs to ditch the 4 seamer and the slider, and get to work perfecting his 3 usable pitches and their sequencing/location.

Sims seems like a back-end guy to me who will not be able to stick in the rotation at all when his velo starts to deteriorate any further. Use him up for a few years, and ship him out.