GDT: Braves @ Mets 1st Spring Game

[bravesfanforlife88]

Albies 2b
Swanson SS
Camargo 3B
Ruiz 1B
L Adams CF
Brantly C
D Santana LF
Du Peterson RF
A Jackson DH

Wisler P

[bravesfanforlife88]

Albies with a leadoff single, leading the league in hitting!

[bravesfanforlife88]

Albies steals second and Swanson strikes out swinging

[UNCBlue012]

Classic Swanson

[Enscheff]

Albies steals second and Swanson strikes out swinging

Albies was easily throw out, but Reyes dropped the throw.

Swanson laid off at least 1 slider, and K'd on a fastball down and out of the zone.

[Enscheff]

Wheeler absolutely overpowered Ruiz.

[bravesfanforlife88]

Camargo ground out, Albies to 3rd....Ruiz strikes out swinging on 3 pitches

[bravesfanforlife88]

Albies was easily throw out, but Reyes dropped the throw.

Swanson laid off at least 1 slider, and K'd on a fastball down and out of the zone.

appreciate the update. at work and cannot get the stream to work

[msstate7]

Albies was easily throw out, but Reyes dropped the throw.

Swanson laid off at least 1 slider, and K'd on a fastball down and out of the zone.

Did not see it, but radio seemed to really like that 3-2 fastball that K’d Swanson

[Enscheff]

Wisler 90-92.

He just isn't good enough.

[msstate7]

Lets say wisler pitches well today... can anything good be taken from that?

[Enscheff]

Did not see it, but radio seemed to really like that 3-2 fastball that K’d Swanson

Wheeler is throwing hard. It was well located.

As usual, pitchers are waaaay ahead of hitters right now.

[Enscheff]

Lets say wisler pitches well today... can anything good be taken from that?

Based on 1-2 innings in the first ST game of the year?

Maybe if he came out throwing 94+. He came out at 89-92.

[msstate7]

Obviously this is ST, but it was nice to see wisler get some ground balls

[msstate7]

Based on 1-2 innings in the first ST game of the year?

Maybe if he came out throwing 94+. He came out at 89-92.

Wonder why less velocity? Didn’t he used to consistently be 92-94?

[Enscheff]

First 5 Braves batters have K'd 3 times

[msstate7]

Lane says acuna who? Lol

[Enscheff]

Wonder why less velocity? Didn’t he used to consistently be 92-94?

Well, pozzies will say that it's early ST.

Then they will have to explain how Wheeler was at 97, and Robles is at 95.

[Enscheff]

Brantley late on 95, accidentally hits the ball the other way to beat the shift haha.

[msstate7]

Well, pozzies will say that it's early ST.

Then they will have to explain how Wheeler was at 97, and Robles is at 95.

Less velocity, more movement... wisler mlb comeback player of year

[Enscheff]

DPete completely overmatched.

[msstate7]

Radio gushing over acuna, and acuna not even on trip. No pressure, kid... just be the GOAT

[msstate7]

Wisler has got 5 straight ground balls. 2 were singles, but still better than his usual shots to the gaps

[Enscheff]

Wisler has got 5 straight ground balls. 2 were singles, but still better than his usual shots to the gaps

LOL, good job finding the silver lining.

[Ozzie Swanson]

Wisler with 100% of his outs coming from ground balls. If he can sustain this percentage over the course of the season he could win the Cy Young.

[msstate7]

Wisler with 100% of his outs coming from ground balls. If he can sustain this percentage over the course of the season he could win the Cy Young.

Bro, wisler K’d Adrian Gonzalez, and Adrian is still in his prime

[msstate7]

Swanson saving it for the real games...

[Enscheff]

Ugh, Swanson swings through a fastball in the middle of the zone.

[msstate7]

Ugh, Swanson swings through a fastball in the middle of the zone.

Not too worried about him missing fastballs. I would be more concerned if they were sliders. Swanson will hit fastballs

[Ozzie Swanson]

Who the hell is Chase Whitley and will he ever break 90 MPH?

[Enscheff]

Whitley sitting 87 with his fastball. Yeah...

[Enscheff]

Freeman sitting at 93. Finally, a Braves pitcher with MLB stuff.

[jpx7]

So Wisler’s good now?

[Enscheff]

Text book bunt single by Santana. Exciting baseball!!

[msstate7]

So Wisler’s good now?

Damn right

[Enscheff]

AJax's ball should have been caught, but he doesn't look over matched at the plate.

I think it's instructive that he is DHing rather than catching though.

[Enscheff]

Albies fooled on a breaking ball and flies out.

Swanson taps out to 3rd...at least he made contact.

Camargo grounds out to 2b, but he looks comfortable up there.

[Enscheff]

Umm, who is this Gomez kid on the mound? Me likey!

Slight frame with a deliberate motion from the stretch, bringing it at 97.

Rule 5 pick from the Yanks. Looks like a legit BP candidate to me.

[nsacpi]

Umm, who is this Gomez kid on the mound? Me likey!

Slight frame with a deliberate motion from the stretch, bringing it at 97.

our rule 5 pick

[bravesfanforlife88]

Umm, who is this Gomez kid on the mound? Me likey!

Slight frame with a deliberate motion from the stretch, bringing it at 97.

Rule 5 pick from the Yanks. Looks like a legit BP candidate to me.

Probably replacement for Cabrera while he learns to locate his fastball

[bravesfanforlife88]

Changes all around,

Kolby Allard in to pitch, walks first batter on 4 pitches gets next guy to ground into DP

Pache takes over in center, Riley takes over at 3b

[thewupk]

Changes all around,

Kolby Allard in to pitch, walks first batter on 4 pitches gets next guy to ground into DP

Pache takes over in center, Riley takes over at 3b

All 3 are future 4 WAR players

[bravesfanforlife88]

3 up 3 down for Allard, nice way to bounce back after the leadoff walk. Gets last guy to fly out to Center

[bravesfanforlife88]

Should be Avery, A Jackson, and Didder to lead off the inning

[thethe]

All 3 are future 4 WAR players

Stop underrating riley for effs sake...

[thethe]

Any radar readings on allard?

[thewupk]

Stop underrating riley for effs sake...

my apologies

[CJ9]

Any radar readings on allard?

88-89. I saw one 90.

[bravesfanforlife88]

88-89. I saw one 90.

That's Chuck James territory

[Super]

chuck james would've been a stud if it weren't for those meddling hitters.

[Enscheff]

88-89. I saw one 90.

Yeah, that’s not going to cut it.

[thewupk]

chuck james would've been a stud if it weren't for those meddling hitters.

Chuck James....the next Tom Glavine

[Super]

Chuck James....the next Tom Glavine

at worst

[thewupk]

88-89. I saw one 90.

Must be working on other pitches.

[thethe]

Riley and pache beginning their hof careers

[jpx7]

That's Chuck James territory

And, albeit a few years older, James also posted gaudy minor league statistics, while still being generally younger than the competition. Plus Chuck James had two first names, while Kolby Allard doesn’t even have one.

[thethe]

Must be working on other pitches.

Saving his arm so he can post accumulated 25 WAR over his first 6 seasons of control. Very considerate. Team first guy.

[thewupk]

Saving his arm so he can post accumulated 25 WAR over his first 6 seasons of control. Very considerate. Team first guy.

I expect a team friendly discount buying out 2 years of FA as well with an option at the end

[Enscheff]

Saving his arm so he can post accumulated 25 WAR over his first 6 seasons of control. Very considerate. Team first guy.

It has been speculated that high velocity increases the risk of injury.

Wisler at 90
Whitley at 87
Allard at 89

The Braves are simply exploiting the newest market inefficiency. If none of your pitchers throw hard, none will get hurt!

[BeanieAntics]

I'm watching the gameday app right now and did we seriously just bat out of order? I saw that happen at the USM game a few nights ago. I thought it was ridiculous that it happened at the college level, but in the MLB?!?!

[msstate7]

I'm watching the gameday app right now and did we seriously just bat out of order? I saw that happen at the USM game a few nights ago. I thought it was ridiculous that it happened at the college level, but in the MLB?!?!

Only thing usm did wrong all weekend

[Enscheff]

Kinda sad I missed Brothers. How did he look?

[msstate7]

Kinda sad I missed Brothers. How did he look?

Have you ever seen A. Chapman pitch? Like that, but better

[thewupk]

Have you ever seen A. Chapman pitch? Like that, but better

So Kimbrel then?

[BeanieAntics]

I think the real question here is how high is Lane Adam's ceiling. He is obviously fast. He flashed some power last year. If he can figure out his hit tool and his defense he may be the modern version of Willie Mays. I don't want to get carried away and say that he is going to be Willie Mays, but don't be surprised if he ends up being Andre Dawson or somewhere in between....

[bravesfanMatt]

So Kimbrel then?

No. He meant Alfonso Chapman. Aroldis’s second cousin.

[bravesfanMatt]

I think the real question here is how high is Lane Adam's ceiling. He is obviously fast. He flashed some power last year. If he can figure out his hit tool and his defense he may be the modern version of Willie Mays. I don't want to get carried away and say that he is going to be Willie Mays, but don't be surprised if he ends up being Andre Dawson or somewhere in between....

SJ24?

[msstate7]

Did pache or Riley have any challenging defensive plays?

[Braves1976]

Did pache or Riley have any challenging defensive plays?

Pache got burned playing very shallow on the two run double, Diddler booted a DP ball just before hand at second and the Mets later took the lead on another error ruled a hit that hit right inside Wilson's glove in left and bounced right out. The official scorers were very inconsistent, though I do think they changed an earlier play ruled an error to a hit in order to justify giving the Mets hits that inning on easier plays. That said, Pache also had an RBI hit and base running mistake. Riley walked his only AB on an inside 3-2 pitch.

Gomez and Brothers looked great, both had very good velocity with Gomez topping out at 98 mph and Brothers hitting 96 mph multiple times.

[bravesfanforlife88]

Braves game will be shown tomorrow night on mlb network at 11pm. Acunas debut

[Braves1976]

It has been speculated that high velocity increases the risk of injury.

Wisler at 90
Whitley at 87
Allard at 89

The Braves are simply exploiting the newest market inefficiency. If none of your pitchers throw hard, none will get hurt!

I don't expect them to average that velocity in the regular season if healthy, Whitley average fastball velocity was 90.4 last season and higher the year before. I expect about the same and like him as a bullpen piece.

[Braves1976]

Braves game will be shown tomorrow night on mlb network at 11pm. Acunas debut

I think you can also watch the live stream via MLB.tv at 1 PM just like today.

[bravesfanforlife88]

I think you can also watch the live stream via MLB.tv at 1 PM just like today.

Working tomorrow so I won’t be able to catch the game

[Enscheff]

Just rewatched the parts of the game I missed

Brothers looked good controlling a 95-96 fastball and keeping the breaking ball down. He should be in the BP with Freeman and Minter as LHers.

Allard was very underwhelming, even more so than I gathered from the comments here. No control over an 89 fastball. Gave up a walk and a rocket to RF that was miraculously turned into 2 outs by a great play. Then a warning track fly ball to Gonzo end the inning. It’s clear why he has tumbled down prospect lists.

Riley’s walk was on mostly non competitive pitches. I’m no swing mechanics guru, but his first move as he loads his hands is to point the head of the bat at the pitcher. That bat wrap could be a contributing factor to the “long swing” comments.

The most impressive players in the first game were Albies, Freeman, Gomez and Brothers. I was extremely disappointed in what Whitley showed.