Ballgame thread for Mutts/Braves 4.11

[cajunrevenge]

can someone explain to me the thought process behind throwing a change up 70% of the time as a good idea. Isn't the idea of a change up to fool someone... wouldn't hitters just look for an 80 mph fastball and just foul off the slow ass fastball if he does decide to throw it.

Well his fastball is only slightly faster than many pitchers changeup to begin with. Maybe he figures hitters are used to 95+ so they might not be used to 80 mph non-sliders/curves.

[50PoundHead]

Well his fastball is only slightly faster than many pitchers changeup to begin with. Maybe he figures hitters are used to 95+ so they might not be used to 80 mph non-sliders/curves.

It is extremely rare now, but I can remember guys like Winans who had success in an earlier era because they were in a rotation with guys with big-time fastballs. Sometimes a soft-tosser can be effective when the previous game the opponents saw a steady diet of heat.

[jsebe10]

It's quite alarming our pitching staff has given up an average of 7 runs a game this home stand.

[UNCBlue012]

It's quite alarming our pitching staff has given up an average of 7 runs a game this home stand.

Not even remotely. It's an extremely SSS. If it happens for about 15 more games, then sure. lol