2026 ST Thread

UNCBlue012 said:
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Here's what the statcast data says about Ritchie's stuff:

CU: 82.0 mph, 14.5" glove, -12.8" rise
This pitch has above average horizontal (2025 MLB avg 9.2") and vertical (2025 MLB avg -10.1"). This is easily a plus or better pitch, and it was clearly his best pitch based on the eye test.

CH: 88.3 mph, 12.4" arm, -0.4" rise
This pitch is a little too firm compared to the sinker, has below average run (2025 MLB avg 14.4"), but above average sink (2025 MLB avg +4.5"). Average pitch overall with room to improve.

SI: 94.8 mph, 14.9" arm, 5.6" rise
Above average velocity (2025 MLB avg 93.8), average run (2025 MLB avg 15.2"), and above average sink (2025 MLB avg 7.5"). This is another above average pitch.

FC: 90.7 mph, 1.9" glove, 7.9" rise
Above average velocity (2025 MLB avg 89.7), average glove-side movement (2025 MLB avg 2.1"), and average rise (2025 MLB avg 8.2"). Yet another above average pitch.

FF: 95.9 mph, 5.1" arm, 15.6" rise
Above average velocity (2025 MLB avg 94.5), below average run (2025 MLB avg 7.8"), average rise (2025 MLB avg 15.8"). An average pitch, much better than I assumed.

SL: 82.9 mph, 14.8" glove, -2.4" rise
Very slow (2025 MLB avg 86.1), massive glove-side movement (2025 MLB avg 4.5"), and great sink (2025 MLB avg 1.8"). This is more like a quality sweeper with some sink.

So overall he has a great curve, an above average cutter, sinker and sweeper (I would not call it a slider), and an average 4 seamer and change. I suspect the change will improve as he gains feel to lighten up on it a bit. These sample sizes are tiny, but calling him "Schwelly-lite" seems very accurate, and he certainly has potential to be a MOR guy if the command/execution pans out and he holds his velocity.
 
Enscheff said:
Here's what the statcast data says about Ritchie's stuff:

CU: 82.0 mph, 14.5" glove, -12.8" rise
This pitch has above average horizontal (2025 MLB avg 9.2") and vertical (2025 MLB avg -10.1"). This is easily a plus or better pitch, and it was clearly his best pitch based on the eye test.

CH: 88.3 mph, 12.4" arm, -0.4" rise
This pitch is a little too firm compared to the sinker, has below average run (2025 MLB avg 14.4"), but above average sink (2025 MLB avg +4.5"). Average pitch overall with room to improve.

SI: 94.8 mph, 14.9" arm, 5.6" rise
Above average velocity (2025 MLB avg 93.8), average run (2025 MLB avg 15.2"), and above average sink (2025 MLB avg 7.5"). This is another above average pitch.

FC: 90.7 mph, 1.9" glove, 7.9" rise
Above average velocity (2025 MLB avg 89.7), average glove-side movement (2025 MLB avg 2.1"), and average rise (2025 MLB avg 8.2"). Yet another above average pitch.

FF: 95.9 mph, 5.1" arm, 15.6" rise
Above average velocity (2025 MLB avg 94.5), below average run (2025 MLB avg 7.8"), average rise (2025 MLB avg 15.8"). An average pitch, much better than I assumed.

SL: 82.9 mph, 14.8" glove, -2.4" rise
Very slow (2025 MLB avg 86.1), massive glove-side movement (2025 MLB avg 4.5"), and great sink (2025 MLB avg 1.8"). This is more like a quality sweeper with some sink.

So overall he has a great curve, an above average cutter, sinker and sweeper (I would not call it a slider), and an average 4 seamer and change. I suspect the change will improve as he gains feel to lighten up on it a bit. These sample sizes are tiny, but calling him "Schwelly-lite" seems very accurate, and he certainly has potential to be a MOR guy if the command/execution pans out and he holds his velocity.
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Ritchie becoming a #3 is a huge win for us.
 
Way too early to call. But that pitch data suggests TOR starter if command and control are on point. That is middle with just average command. Wonder if the team will break camp with him or use him as an insurance since he has options.

Just hate to see him stashed for the likes of a lessor player just because you can. These early games are just important.
 
It seems like Braves are continuing to produce major league pitching, which they pretty much have to do based on how they draft.

If they could just get something out of international signings ...
 
Southcack77 said:
It seems like Braves are continuing to produce major league pitching, which they pretty much have to do based on how they draft.

If they could just get something out of international signings ...
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I agree. And it's crazy how much we've spent on international talent lately with hardly anything to show for it.
 
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