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Post by itinerantherb on Apr 1, 2024 16:15:29 GMT -5
Excellent! And maybe more notably, I can't remember ever hearing of a POBO treated to a beer shower following an opening day win. I'm choosing to interpret that as a signal of cultural shift and player buy-in.
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Post by grandsalami on Apr 1, 2024 16:30:06 GMT -5
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Post by julyanmorley on Apr 1, 2024 16:34:20 GMT -5
One thing that kinda sucks about this era of baseball is elite fastballs look exactly the same as meh fastballs to the naked eye Maybe this is a good time to ask, but what exactly is induced vertical break on a fastball? I've read the definition, but is this metric telling me that this ball is 2 feet higher or 2 feet lower than it's supposed to be because of the spin? Or is it something else entirely? Regardless, I'm skeptical that that pitch did whiffle ball things given my own (admittedly untrained) eyes and how casual the batter looks. I don't want to take away from what was an excellent performance, just confused by how amazed the stat folks are at this particular pitch. The baseline is how far a ball with zero spin would fall over a distance at the velocity. That particular pitch fell 6 inches from his release point, and a zero spin pitch would have fallen 30, and so we get the 24 IVB. Curveballs have a negative IVB since the spin makes them drop extra.
Despite not looking very impressive, it makes a big difference in effectiveness
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Apr 1, 2024 16:58:40 GMT -5
One thing that kinda sucks about this era of baseball is elite fastballs look exactly the same as meh fastballs to the naked eye Maybe this is a good time to ask, but what exactly is induced vertical break on a fastball? I've read the definition, but is this metric telling me that this ball is 2 feet higher or 2 feet lower than it's supposed to be because of the spin? Or is it something else entirely? Regardless, I'm skeptical that that pitch did whiffle ball things given my own (admittedly untrained) eyes and how casual the batter looks. I don't want to take away from what was an excellent performance, just confused by how amazed the stat folks are at this particular pitch. in the old days they called it sink. but alas, the super smart analytic folks have come up with a new, fancy term.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Apr 1, 2024 17:03:46 GMT -5
this starting on a west coast swing is bush, IMO, and is ruining my sleep patterns.
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Post by johnsilver52 on Apr 1, 2024 17:09:18 GMT -5
Longenhagen grades Boyle's command as 20...never seen that before Look at his 2022 walk numbers. Guys walking that many batters at AA, usually do not make AAA, never mind the majors. I expect Casas and Yoshida to collectively have 5 walks. Make the guys watch videos of him and his location issues, then bench 1 (for sure) player this game who has trouble laying off of anything within 2' of the plate. Earl Weaver, the master of going against whatever one was supposed to do would never put pandering to "being proper" 1st and go with what is best for the team 1st, probably why he's the best manager the last 60-70y. he'd put lefties in vs lefties if situation called for it, not caring what anyone thought. this is no different. Cora needs to be smart and keep 2 ultra free swingers far away from this guy. 1 who is a starter and the other being a corner utility piece.
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Post by julyanmorley on Apr 1, 2024 17:25:11 GMT -5
The A's optioned Esteury Ruiz for some reason today. That's gotta be a morale killer.
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Post by soxinsf on Apr 1, 2024 17:29:11 GMT -5
Boyle is a really intriguing matchup for tonight. The stuff is legit, and he added a new sweeper, but the command was always a question in the minors and after not showing those issues in his Sept SSS debut, he walked 15 this spring. This could be a breakout night for the offense, or a frustratingly "how did they leave 12 runners on and lose 3-2?"night I think they'll score 4 in the 1st inning and be off in running, though His fangraphs page looks like Brody Brecht at home for Oakland Several things here: —Boyle so far has a 0.81 WHIP in his admittedly shirt MLB career. 8 hits, 5 BB, 16 K. That is not the stuff of “20”. —The A’s suck canal water, but they are still going to win 50 games +/- this year, and will win games at home. —It is a gorgeous day here by the Bay, but it will cool off when the sun goes down, around the 3rd inning. —Sox fans have often outnumbered A’s fans at the Coliseum. Tonight could easily be another time. —Stop counting chickens. That’s why they play the game. I have seen the Sox lose too many times out here —The Boston Braves, in their lame duck year, drew about 275,000. The A’s could come close.
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Post by patford on Apr 1, 2024 17:30:21 GMT -5
Look at his 2022 walk numbers. Guys walking that many batters at AA, usually do not make AAA, never mind the majors. I expect Casas and Yoshida to collectively have 5 walks. Make the guys watch videos of him and his location issues, then bench 1 (for sure) player this game who has trouble laying off of anything within 2' of the plate. Earl Weaver, the master of going against whatever one was supposed to do would never put pandering to "being proper" 1st and go with what is best for the team 1st, probably why he's the best manager the last 60-70y. he'd put lefties in vs lefties if situation called for it, not caring what anyone thought. this is no different. Cora needs to be smart and keep 2 ultra free swingers far away from this guy. 1 who is a starter and the other being a corner utility piece. I'd much rather see Rafaela take him deep twice.
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Post by TearsIn04 on Apr 1, 2024 17:37:46 GMT -5
I saw the numbers...but a 20 grade...that feels almost cartoonishly bad. What does he tell his catcher? "the only thing i can tell you about the location of my next pitch is: it is not going wherever you put your glove" or "don't bother putting your glove down, i wont hit it anyways" Never seen it before. It's Craig Grebeck (Red Sox version) as a hitter, Sam Horn as a defensive 1B, Eric Gagne (Sox version again) as a RP. Oh yeah, I forgot one: Don Zimmer as a manager.
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Post by bluechip on Apr 1, 2024 17:40:02 GMT -5
Make the guys watch videos of him and his location issues, then bench 1 (for sure) player this game who has trouble laying off of anything within 2' of the plate. Earl Weaver, the master of going against whatever one was supposed to do would never put pandering to "being proper" 1st and go with what is best for the team 1st, probably why he's the best manager the last 60-70y. he'd put lefties in vs lefties if situation called for it, not caring what anyone thought. this is no different. Cora needs to be smart and keep 2 ultra free swingers far away from this guy. 1 who is a starter and the other being a corner utility piece. I'd much rather see Rafaela take him deep twice. Rafaela swings at too much out of the zone. Boyle (at times) can’t find the zone. Seems like a poor matchup.
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Post by art on Apr 1, 2024 18:47:42 GMT -5
I wonder how long it took him to ask Alex why he didn't walk Julio in the 10th Saturday.
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Post by sarasoxer on Apr 1, 2024 18:49:47 GMT -5
Nay, nay!
I think that Rafaela has shown pretty good strike zone judgment to date and way over projections.
But, wait for his exceptional CF play And bat. This guy is a solid on both sides
Get on the train boys!
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Post by nomar on Apr 1, 2024 19:03:14 GMT -5
Nay, nay! I think that Rafaela has shown pretty good strike zone judgment to date and way over projections. But, wait for his exceptional CF play And bat. This guy is a solid on both sides Get on the train boys! He has a 57% chase rate and 39% whiff which are both horrible so your eyes are deceiving you
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Post by sarasoxer on Apr 1, 2024 19:18:11 GMT -5
Nay, nay! I think that Rafaela has shown pretty good strike zone judgment to date and way over projections. But, wait for his exceptional CF play And bat. This guy is a solid on both sides Get on the train boys! He has a 57% chase rate and 39% whiff which are both horrible so your eyes are deceiving you The eyes have it...
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Post by cdj on Apr 1, 2024 19:36:40 GMT -5
Nay, nay! I think that Rafaela has shown pretty good strike zone judgment to date and way over projections. But, wait for his exceptional CF play And bat. This guy is a solid on both sides Get on the train boys! I think he’s been good and playing to my expectations but idk about the strike zone judgement lol
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Post by julyanmorley on Apr 1, 2024 20:05:37 GMT -5
Kimbrel blows a save in his Orioles debut. Still 4 behind Kenley
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Post by maxwellsdemon on Apr 1, 2024 20:09:44 GMT -5
So Rafaela is a TTO guy.....Two True outcomes nd in place of the third he stretches doubles into triples and as a bonus makes highlight reel plays in the field at premium positions, but by all means let's sit him down until he learns to eat his vegetables.
I'll agree once/if he falls toward the Mendoza line and fails to make the adjustment needed to hit like he has so far at every level. Until then, let the man play so we can collect on those long ROY odds.
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Post by incandenza on Apr 1, 2024 20:26:20 GMT -5
Kimbrel blows a save in his Orioles debut. Still 4 behind Kenley I immediately became optimistic about a major step back by the Orioles this season when they signed Kimbrel.
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Post by manfred on Apr 1, 2024 20:29:07 GMT -5
Kimbrel blows a save in his Orioles debut. Still 4 behind Kenley I immediately became optimistic about a major step back by the Orioles this season when they signed Kimbrel. What is the over/under on him losing closer’s job?
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Post by dirtdog on Apr 1, 2024 20:42:02 GMT -5
I have seen more people in the stands at a T ball game.
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Post by cdj on Apr 1, 2024 20:43:23 GMT -5
Mr. electricity causing chaos
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Apr 1, 2024 20:43:59 GMT -5
The patience with Duran....credit to the Sox. ML ballplayer.
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Post by dirtdog on Apr 1, 2024 20:45:37 GMT -5
Come on Raffy. What are you swinging at?
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Post by cdj on Apr 1, 2024 20:46:08 GMT -5
Boyle seems to be a 2 pitch guy. Both look like quality he just doesn’t know where they’re going
Made Devers and Story look bad.
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