2025 Spring Training Thread

[Chico]

The Braves have something really special in Schwellenbach. Like, really special.

Right. I keep trying to temper expectations but I think he may just be one of those guys. It’s crazy we hit on him and Strider. Let’s hope we have a few more.

 

[zbhargrove]

Right. I keep trying to temper expectations but I think he may just be one of those guys. It’s crazy we hit on him and Strider. Let’s hope we have a few more.

I think Fuentes and Ritchie are going to be special too if they can stay healthy. Also cautiously optimistic on AJSS

 

[msstate7]

He’s pitching on Saturday and pitched in a minor league game the other day.

Great news

 

[mfree80]

Just thought I would point out that Ozzie was on base three times tonight

I know… not predictive in any way, but still worth noting….

 

[Deester11]

Just thought I would point out that Ozzie was on base three times tonight

I know… not predictive in any way, but still worth noting….

Meh...if you can whine about him, you can certainly celebrate him . Trade?

 

[Hulavol]

And that’s a 14k shutout!

 

[bravesfanMatt]

I just want to see Strider/sale/schwelly in oct. Lopez as a 4 or dominate pen guy would make this team scary against any team.

 

[Ozzie Swanson]

Schwellenbach's command of so many pitches makes him special. He can throw 5+ pitches for strikes in any count and does so with high velocity and tons of movement.

 

[Hudson2]

Schwellenbach extension coming

 

[CyYoung31]

Best Spencer S. in Braves history.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

Braves return Cairo or whatever his name was today. So that is now 3 open spots. Two really if you guess at least one NRI reliever will make the team.

I am guessing Allen or white will make team. Maybe both unless we think Delacruz makes it..

 

[mfree80]

Allen, White, DelaCruz, Catcher.

Who else?

They seem to cover the critical needs.

When Acuna returns, the one of the three playing the worst goes down.

 

[Enscheff]

If Schwelly really takes that next step to TOR guy and Sale/Strider are 100% in October this is going to be a very exciting playoff run.

 

[CyYoung31]

If Schwelly really takes that next step to TOR guy and Sale/Strider are 100% in October this is going to be a very exciting playoff run.

Can they hit?

 

[thethe]

Who is hte next hitter outside of Baldwin?

Seems like hte pipeline of pitchers is robust at this time.

 

[DirkPiggler]

Can they hit?

Don’t know about Strider, but Schwellenbach was a decent hitter in college. Pretty good shortstop too.

Maybe he can be Ohtani light and replace Arcia a couple of days a week.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

finally a game with freaking savant data

https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/gamefeed?gamePk=779042&game_date=2025-03-19&date=2025-03-19&sportId=1

Baldwin with some bat speed. Harris with an xBA .900 out of course.. Riley with an xBA .160 homer on the other end of the spectrum.

sure some other nuggets to be found as I have fun in the data.. haven't even looked at pitching.. can't wait to see SS..

 

[Carp]

Put down $50 to win $2550 on Riley winning MVP. I feel like he has a huge bounce back year.

 

[Hudson2]

finally a game with freaking savant data

https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/gamefeed?gamePk=779042&game_date=2025-03-19&date=2025-03-19&sportId=1

Baldwin with some bat speed. Harris with an xBA .900 out of course.. Riley with an xBA .160 homer on the other end of the spectrum.

sure some other nuggets to be found as I have fun in the data.. haven't even looked at pitching.. can't wait to see SS..

Curios to see what Cheff comes up with on SS from yesterday

 

[UNCBlue012]

I'm sure we will do more of these soon, but just for fun...

Braves 2025 predictions:

Record: 97-65
MVP: Austin Riley
Cy Young: Spencer Schwellenbach
ROY: A.J. Smith-Shawver
Most Improved: Sean Murphy
Most Regressed: Reynaldo Lopez
Most Surprising: A.J. Smith-Shawver