Spencer Strider

[Carp]

You have weird obsessions

Enscheff knows all. Don't question him.

[jpx7]

This is very sad. Hoping for the best-case scenario of regenerative treatment working and getting to see Strider pitch again this season.

[CyYoung31]

What y’all think of this?

[bravesfanforlife88]

Braves officially put Strider on the IL today. Winans called up

[jsebe10]

Braves officially put Strider on the IL today. Winans called up

Says UCL sprain....that had to be good news right unless it's just a general answer as part of the IL formalities.

[bravesfanMatt]

Says UCL sprain....that had to be good news right unless it's just a general answer as part of the IL formalities.

I think that is just words until they know exactly.

[bravesfanforlife88]

I think that is just words until they know exactly.

Agree that it’s just words. But they have had multiple doctors look at it by this point I’m sure. The doctor he is going to see is more than likely just telling him the treatment.

[Hudson2]

It says damage but not a tear. Hopefully it is just a sprain and a few months of rehab and rest will do it.

[cajunrevenge]

Says UCL sprain....that had to be good news right unless it's just a general answer as part of the IL formalities.

A sprain is a tear. The only question is how torn is it.

[sturg33]

This guy is usually automatic

[cajunrevenge]

That is correct. Even if he is able to rest for 3 months and comeback later in the year its still an inevitability. If he lasts this year then probably the start of next year. Even if he could come back late this year it would be better to just get it done as soon as the season ends but they wont do that. They will just let it happen in April of next year. I think that he was still throwing 94 is a good sign it wasnt a complete tear which may allow him to rest and come back in August. No chance imo he hasnt had a TJ by the end of the 2025 season even if he is able to avoid it now.

[50PoundHead]

What y’all think of this?

Interesting. I'm surprised that Ryan is only two inches taller than Strider, but Ryan's motion was something to behold. Actually got to watch it up close once when he was warming up in the bullpen at the old Metropolitan Stadium the Twins played at a couple of stadiums ago. It's really difficult to compare across eras because it's all about velocity for everyone these days. If anything, I'm curious about their inseams because Ryan really took a big stride toward the plate. Could be nothing. It's important to remember that Ryan was a rarity in an era when the average fastball velocity was below 90 mph.

I'm not surprised that this happened to Strider. As outlined in another post, Strider has already had Tommy John Surgery in 2019 and I don't think anyone can throw as hard as he does and not expect some speedbumps. He's tightly muscled and he has a high-effort delivery.

[bravesfanforlife88]

Strider was checked out by that doctor in Texas. Team will provide an update over the weekend. Why the wait?

Unless he is getting a second opinion, and Tommy John has already been recommended

[chop2chip]

Strider was checked out by that doctor in Texas. Team will provide an update over the weekend. Why the wait?

Unless he is getting a second opinion, and Tommy John has already been recommended

Did he have the appointment yet? In the last update I saw the team said a date hadn’t been determined yet.

[Mad Dog Murph]

Strider was checked out by that doctor in Texas. Team will provide an update over the weekend. Why the wait?

Unless he is getting a second opinion, and Tommy John has already been recommended

He was probably given options and is taking some time with family and medical staff to decide the best course of action.

[Hulavol]

This is one of those situations where I am torn between “it’s absolutely none of our damn business (as if he’s my son or something)”- and “I want every last detail, and I want it right damn now.”
I am the world’s best hypocrite when it comes to this stuff.

[The Chosen One]

Last year when Fried was sidelined for a few months, was it elbow or forearm soreness?

Fried is due for TJ #2

[50PoundHead]

Last year when Fried was sidelined for a few months, was it elbow or forearm soreness?

Fried is due for TJ #2

I tend to agree. Fried doesn't throw as hard and does have a height advantage for leverage, but he throws a ton of breaking balls.

[Carp]

Interesting. I'm surprised that Ryan is only two inches taller than Strider, but Ryan's motion was something to behold. Actually got to watch it up close once when he was warming up in the bullpen at the old Metropolitan Stadium the Twins played at a couple of stadiums ago. It's really difficult to compare across eras because it's all about velocity for everyone these days. If anything, I'm curious about their inseams because Ryan really took a big stride toward the plate. Could be nothing. It's important to remember that Ryan was a rarity in an era when the average fastball velocity was below 90 mph.

I'm not surprised that this happened to Strider. As outlined in another post, Strider has already had Tommy John Surgery in 2019 and I don't think anyone can throw as hard as he does and not expect some speedbumps. He's tightly muscled and he has a high-effort delivery.

Seaver, Blyleven, Feller, Palmer were all "old timers" that routinely pitched around 300 innings, not including playoffs. And more recently you have most of the 80's and 90's guys like Carlton, Jack Morris, RJ, Clemens, Schilling, Pedro. And even guys who had TJS like Smoltz and Gooden were in their 30's before they got injured.

There is certainly a disconnect between eras. Maybe it's more sliders/curves. Maybe it's the throwing style. Maybe current pitchers are trying to hard to get spin. Maybe more rest isn't as beneficial as we think. Maybe it's all just coincidental. But I don't agree with the notion that guys now simply throw faster now.

[The Chosen One]

I tend to agree. Fried doesn't throw as hard and does have a height advantage for leverage, but he throws a ton of breaking balls.

Saying Fried doesn't throw as hard, is underselling it. Strider hits 99-100. Fried touches 96-98 on his fastball and I think has highest rpm for curve in the majors.