If it were as simple to just get pitch data on pitchers to map out their careers, it seems there would be much more precision in prospect rankings and hardly any busts.
If it were as simple to just get pitch data on pitchers to map out their careers, it seems there would be much more precision in prospect rankings and hardly any busts.
No organization on the earth manages their team and roster and service time like y'all are pretending is the only way to do it.
His ceiling is TOR starter if he adds some velocity, gets his change worked out, and improves his command.Originally Posted by Oklahomabrave
However, he is ending his age 23 season. He is past the point most pitchers improve their stuff. Pitchers tend to lose velocity the moment they toe the rubber at the MLB level.
A #3 needs at least 3 average pitches, or 2 plus pitches with above average control. Fried isn't close to that.
His most likely outcome is a multi inning BP arm, or a LOOGY. That's what the Braves should plan on him being as they plot out their future plans.
Last edited by Enscheff; 09-05-2017 at 06:24 PM.
The only thing I don't agree with with Albies. He was more ready than Dansby last year and it just happened that he was promoted at the right time. He had over a year experience at AAA.
Yes and no. He hadn't been healthy enough to show he can't be more. An uninterrupted season besides rookie ball would be nice. I think he settles into a 3/4 but your point makes sense.
Tapate50 (09-05-2017)
You may well be right in your assessment, but it's important to remember that Fried missed one entire season and about 90% of another in the minors due to his elbow issues and was very inconsistent this season due to blister problems. That might have dinged his command. I was somewhat surprised they leapfrogged him over High A this past season. I think command will be the key for him and that's the key for about 75% of pitchers. I think he has the raw stuff to be a starter if his command improves.
Not sure if I agree with him coming up now or not... but man am I excited to see Gohara tonight. IMO, he's the pitching prospect that has the highest ceiling IMO. If he can reach close to his ceiling, it helps our rebuild so much.
Goober Pyle (09-05-2017)
is he actually going to pitch tonight?
Gohara wearing #64, which coincidentally is his BMI
50PoundHead (09-05-2017), Jaw (09-06-2017)
Is he using the uniform pants Bartolo left behind?
Freshmaker (09-05-2017), Jaw (09-06-2017)
Radar looks ugly. Even after this cell passes, there's more in Alabama and Mississippi that will just hit Atlanta later.
They may as well call it and do a day-night doubleheader tomorrow.
Actually, its moving at a pretty good clip and after this line moves through, the rain is slowly dissipating behind it and is not very heavy in the first place. It all depends on how patient they want to be, but I think they likely get the game in. The heavier stuff in AL/MS will be well south of Atlanta by the time it moves into GA.
You're the weather expert. I'll trust you.
This one's tough... and its all about their patience. But I think in an hour, or just a little over an hour, it should be playable.
Second line developing in AL now... there will be a window, not sure how long.
This is the 12th rain delay this season at home. Really getting tired of this bs.
should of invested in a dome
Freshmaker (09-05-2017), jpx7 (09-06-2017), PurpleBrave (09-05-2017)
So are we playing?
I agree 100%. I feel bad for all the people stuck in all The delays
Thought we would get this one in until the second line of storms developed. The rain should stop very soon at the park but we may only have an hour or so before the next line gets there. I'm not as bullish in getting this one in now.
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