msstate7
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Speaking of Johnson, it was randy’s 5th year before he got his BB rate under 5; it was actually over 6 his 3rd and 4th year
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Speaking of Johnson, it was randy’s 5th year before he got his BB rate under 5; it was actually over 6 his 3rd and 4th year
Yup. That is why I made the comment I could see newcomb languishing around a 1-2 win pitcher for a season or 2 before having his breakout.
People easily discount the fact that north east pitchers are a little behind others. That's what makes soroka even more impressive.
Which is why we should show more patience with our young guys!
BeanieAntics
Arbitration Eligible
That is seriously amazing. I can't believe that has only happened 3 times in the history of Coors field. How many games have been played there since the Rockies became a thing? 1500? And that has only happened 3 times... wow.
was waiting for that Randy Johnson comp
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If the shoe fits
Only the Jewish kinds
Thing is...we are a speed team that hits for average with “some” power. I think we will do fine against them.
Mrs. Meta
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Sounds like both a blessing and a curse.
Orphan Black
Approaching Buddy Hernandez Territory
His splitter is as good as Smoltz's was...it looked pretty much unhittable, and add that to the 100 mph fastball...yikes.
jpx7
Very Flirtatious, but Doubts What Love Is.
I saw the highlights; Ohtani looks ****ing legit.
DaneHill
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I had to laugh at how you left out....THE BEST PLAYER IN BASEBALL.
Nerfherders
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It's nice to see the Braves have some success in Coors Field. They hadn't won a series here since 2013 (The Coldest Game double header). Sadly, I haven't seen them win there in person since 2014, since even though they have won 4 out of their last 7 games, I went to the three losses.
Newcomb was amazing yesterday. I don't know if this was a deliberate change, but his pitch sequencing was outstanding. Against Ianetta in one at bat - Curve for strike at the bottom, Slider for strike at the bottom, Changeup outside called a ball. Fastball inside for the K. Ianetta had no chance. Many pitchers use their fastball to set up their offspeed stuff, but if you can throw your curve and slider for strikes, you can use them to set up your fastball. Whether it was a deliberate change, or he was just feeling good yesterday, I hope it continues!
Newcomb was amazing yesterday. I don't know if this was a deliberate change, but his pitch sequencing was outstanding. Against Ianetta in one at bat - Curve for strike at the bottom, Slider for strike at the bottom, Changeup outside called a ball. Fastball inside for the K. Ianetta had no chance. Many pitchers use their fastball to set up their offspeed stuff, but if you can throw your curve and slider for strikes, you can use them to set up your fastball. Whether it was a deliberate change, or he was just feeling good yesterday, I hope it continues!
nsacpi
Expects Yuge Games
It'll test an interesting development so far this season, which is the very low strikeout rate (second lowest in the NL) our lineup has exhibited. Could be a very positive thing about this year's team. If you look at our lineup, it should be a low strikeout lineup. Which can partially make up for things like not having much power.
Low strikeout and high speed guys is a nice combination. But I would say that we have more power then people give us credit for. Its just not homerun power.