September 24, 2021 Morning Edition: Athletics News Roundup

This is your Athletics Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of September 24, 2021.

A Look at Athletics Pitchers’ Velocity Metrics

Andrew Chafin

His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 92.0 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Andrew Chafin wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 7.0. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 82.5 miles per hour.

Chris Bassitt

His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 93.0 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Chris Bassitt wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 7.6. His Four Seam Fastball varies greatly in velocity from his Curveball. This difference in speeds really can mess with opposing hitters as far as their timing is concerned. This difference is 21.2 miles per hour! His slider is among the slowest in velocity. It is just 75.4 miles per hour.

Lou Trivino

He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 95.9 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 8.5. This is rather average for a MLB pitcher. His Four Seam Fastball has an above average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is helpful in the art of pitching. He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.

Deolis Guerra

His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 90.7 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 9.0. This is rather average for a MLB pitcher. His Four Seam Fastball has a below average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is not very good as hitters looking for a Fastball could find a way to still make good timed contact with his Curveball given the lack of velocity difference. It is only a 13.6 MPH difference. He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.

Frankie Montas

He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 96.3 miles per hour. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Changeup because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 89.0 miles per hour.

Daulton Jefferies

His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 93.5 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Daulton Jefferies wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 6.4. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 80.0 miles per hour.

Yusmeiro Petit

He is not a hard thrower at all, he is one of the softest throwers in Major League Baseball and he averages 87.7 miles per hour on his Fastball. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Yusmeiro Petit wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 6.8. His Four Seam Fastball has a below average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is not very good as hitters looking for a Fastball could find a way to still make good timed contact with his Curveball given the lack of velocity difference. It is only a 12.9 MPH difference. He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.

Jake Diekman

He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 95.4 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Jake Diekman wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 7.9. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 83.4 miles per hour.

James Kaprielian

His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 92.9 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 9.1. This is rather average for a MLB pitcher. His Four Seam Fastball has an above average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is helpful in the art of pitching. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 85.2 miles per hour.

Cole Irvin

His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 90.7 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Cole Irvin wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 6.5. His Four Seam Fastball has a below average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is not very good as hitters looking for a Fastball could find a way to still make good timed contact with his Curveball given the lack of velocity difference. It is only a 14.3 MPH difference. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 83.0 miles per hour.

Sean Manaea

His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 92.2 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Sean Manaea wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 7.6. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 82.5 miles per hour.

Sergio Romo

He is not a hard thrower at all, he is one of the softest throwers in Major League Baseball and he averages 85.5 miles per hour on his Fastball. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Sergio Romo wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 5.2. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. His slider is among the slowest in velocity. It is just 77.0 miles per hour.

Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…

“Gonzalez’s Minor League numbers from Double-A and Triple-A make him one of 16 20-20 players in the Minors this season, and they helped push him to Chicago for 10 games as well. NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST We knew the 2018 second-rounder could hit for average and play the outfield well coming into 2021. Since 2006, Vientos is one of only 10 qualified players to post a Double-A OPS of .900 or above in his age-21 season or younger. NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST Braves: 39 pct.”

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