GDT 8/25/20 Acuna and Markakis back for Anderson’s debut

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Slippyjms

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GDT 8/26/20 Acuna and Markakis back for Anderson’s debut

Acuna CF
Swanson SS
Freeman 1B
Ozuna DH
Markakis RF
Duvall LF
Riley 3B
Flowers C
Camargo 2B

Anderson P
 
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Lineup looks miles better. Once Ozzie is back, that's as good of a top 7 as there is in the game.
 
Here are all the blurbs I've seen about Anderson:

From MLBTR mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/braves-promote-top-pitching-prospect-ian-anderson.html:

His fastball climbs to 96 mph, and Anderson garners praise for a plus curveball and a changeup that’s a bit behind that offering, though all three are considered above-average pitches.

This is the first I've heard about a plus CU, but the CH has been touted as good for a while. His results against LHB seems to agree.

From FG https://www.fangraphs.com/prospects.../scouting-pitching?sort=-1,1&team=atl&type=3:

Ian Anderson (FV 55) FA: 50/50 91-94 (peak 96) 2150 RPM, CU 50/55 1700 RPM, CH 55/60, CMD 45/55
Bryse Wilson (FV 50) FA: 55/60 92-96 (peak 98) 2250 RPM, SL 45/50 2350 RPM, CH 50/55, CMD 50/55

Why did I include Wilson's scouting grades? Because they all appear better than Anderson's, and yet Anderson is somehow graded half a grade higher overall. We know Wilson isn't exactly a stud out there on the mound, and is younger.

I expect to see Anderson showcase a FA with poor rise, and tomorrow I expect to be calling for him to switch to a sinker.

I expect to see Anderson throw a usable CU with a spin rate much higher than 1700, but only be a pitch good enough for early strikes.

I expect to see a plus or better change that will be the key to any MLB success he has, as it is likely his out pitch.

I expect to see command issues while he over throws, followed by a lot of complaining on this board.
 
Enscheff said:
Here are all the blurbs I've seen about Anderson:

From MLBTR mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/braves-promote-top-pitching-prospect-ian-anderson.html:

His fastball climbs to 96 mph, and Anderson garners praise for a plus curveball and a changeup that’s a bit behind that offering, though all three are considered above-average pitches.

This is the first I've heard about a plus CU, but the CH has been touted as good for a while. His results against LHB seems to agree.

From FG https://www.fangraphs.com/prospects.../scouting-pitching?sort=-1,1&team=atl&type=3:

Ian Anderson (FV 55) FA: 50/50 91-94 (peak 96) 2150 RPM, CU 50/55 1700 RPM, CH 55/60, CMD 45/55
Bryse Wilson (FV 50) FA: 55/60 92-96 (peak 98) 2250 RPM, SL 45/50 2350 RPM, CH 50/55, CMD 50/55

Why did I include Wilson's scouting grades? Because they all appear better than Anderson's, and yet Anderson is somehow graded half a grade higher overall. We know Wilson isn't exactly a stud out there on the mound, and is younger.

I expect to see Anderson showcase a FA with poor rise, and tomorrow I expect to be calling for him to switch to a sinker.

I expect to see Anderson throw a usable CU with a spin rate much higher than 1700, but only be a pitch good enough for early strikes.

I expect to see a plus or better change that will be the key to any MLB success he has, as it is likely his out pitch.

I expect to see command issues while he over throws, followed by a lot of complaining on this board.
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Why can't we start the complaining now?
 
Enscheff said:
Here are all the blurbs I've seen about Anderson:

From MLBTR mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/braves-promote-top-pitching-prospect-ian-anderson.html:

His fastball climbs to 96 mph, and Anderson garners praise for a plus curveball and a changeup that’s a bit behind that offering, though all three are considered above-average pitches.

This is the first I've heard about a plus CU, but the CH has been touted as good for a while. His results against LHB seems to agree.

From FG https://www.fangraphs.com/prospects.../scouting-pitching?sort=-1,1&team=atl&type=3:

Ian Anderson (FV 55) FA: 50/50 91-94 (peak 96) 2150 RPM, CU 50/55 1700 RPM, CH 55/60, CMD 45/55
Bryse Wilson (FV 50) FA: 55/60 92-96 (peak 98) 2250 RPM, SL 45/50 2350 RPM, CH 50/55, CMD 50/55

Why did I include Wilson's scouting grades? Because they all appear better than Anderson's, and yet Anderson is somehow graded half a grade higher overall. We know Wilson isn't exactly a stud out there on the mound, and is younger.

I expect to see Anderson showcase a FA with poor rise, and tomorrow I expect to be calling for him to switch to a sinker.

I expect to see Anderson throw a usable CU with a spin rate much higher than 1700, but only be a pitch good enough for early strikes.

I expect to see a plus or better change that will be the key to any MLB success he has, as it is likely his out pitch.

I expect to see command issues while he over throws, followed by a lot of complaining on this board.
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You have to remember he gets a ton of extension, which combats the lack of spin.
 
Enscheff said:
Oh yes, I do remember that being mentioned during the Futures Game.
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As a result, his fastball looks like it has "rise" and plays up. That's my impression from watching him in highlights. His fastball looks like it sneaks up on hitters more than it does for Wilson. I don't know if the extension would help with the curveball, I would imagine less so. But the extension also gives hitters just a fraction less to read spin and react.

My guess...his stuff is good enough to be a MOR guy but the command will have to take a step forward.
 
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