UNCBlue012 (07-26-2017)
Only thing about Foltynewicz that bugs me is pitch count. 119 in 6 IP. He's got it going and he could be a real horse moving forward, but these long innings will take their toll. But there's no question he has really stepped it up and is someone we can build around. I hope Newcomb can take a similar path next season.
I think he will always be a high pitch count guy, but I think he is learning sequencing and command still and will start to be a bit more efficient. It seemed clear to me that Folty probably had his C game last night and still looked great.. If last night would have happened early last year, He would have been gone by the 3rd giving up 7 runs.
Coppy
Yeah, I've really been impressed with his progress. Like a lot of folks, I've gone from thinking "****, here we go..." when he gets in a jam to feeling confident that he'll keep it together and make pitch. It's a good object lesson for why we shouldn't get too bent about the young guys and their growing pains.
Tapate50 (07-26-2017)
Sure thing...
Top-Left chart shows the movement of his SI vs his FA. Notice how his previous start vs LA the SI and FA were only separated by a couple inches and the plots overlapped?
http://www.fangraphs.com/pitchfxg.as...0&dh=0&data=pi
Now look at last night, his SI had much more horizontal movement than his FA, several over 10".
http://www.fangraphs.com/pitchfxg.as...5&dh=0&data=pi
Newk is up for good. Unless he absolutely tanks, they will give him until this time next year to learn. Wisler and Blair need to find a new home. I would like to see what Sims can do, and I would rather see how he does this year (when it doesn't matter), as opposed to next year. Although they will probably call Medlen next (of give Blair or Wisler their 98th chance).
Tapate50 (07-26-2017)