September 23, 2021 Morning Edition: Cubs News Roundup

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This is your Cubs Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of September 23, 2021.


A Look at Cubs Pitchers’ Horizontal Movement on Pitches


Brad Wieck

  • He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 2.3 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He does not feature a changeup in his arsenal of pitches.
  • He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 5.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 2.2 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • Adrian Sampson

  • He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 6.9 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 9.1 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
  • He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 3.8 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • Adam Morgan

  • He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 6.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.0 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 5.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 4.1 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • Keegan Thompson

  • He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 3.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 8.8 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 4.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
  • Codi Heuer

  • In absolute terms, his Four Seam Fastball has far more horizontal movement than most pitchers, it gets 8.4 inches of horizontal movement each time.
  • He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 9.4 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
  • He tends to get less horizontal movement on his slider than most pitchers as his horizontal movement is 1.5 inches on average for each pitch.
  • Justin Steele

  • He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 1.3 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 6.1 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 6.9 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.4 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • Scott Effross

  • In absolute terms, his Four Seam Fastball has far more horizontal movement than most pitchers, it gets 9.5 inches of horizontal movement each time.
  • He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 8.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
  • He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 6.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • Rowan Wick

  • He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 1.2 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He does not feature a changeup in his arsenal of pitches.
  • He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 4.2 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 6.1 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • Adbert Alzolay

  • He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 4.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 8.0 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 4.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 4.1 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • Kyle Hendricks

  • He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 4.0 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 8.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
  • Alec Mills

  • He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 5.4 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 8.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.1 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 9.4 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
  • Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…

    “That was not how Hendricks wanted this season to end. Hendricks used his changeup 16 times, with just one swing-and-miss and no called strikes with that pitch. “It’s definitely been an adjustment,” Hendricks said. “I made a lot more good pitches,” Hendricks said.”

    Above is the summary of: Mini goals for Hendricks as ’21 nears end… tap or click to check out the full article.

    “3), Triple-A Omaha After collecting three total hits in his previous five games, Witt nabbed three at once Wednesday. The Cubs’ top-ranked prospect is up to his third level in the Minors this season and he’s raked at each one. Witt’s second pro season has been split almost evenly between Double-A (61 games) and Triple-A (55 games), and he’s enjoyed exactly 16 homers and 14 steals at both levels. 14), Triple-A Iowa Now in his second week at the Triple-A level, Davis still hasn’t cooled down one bit.”

    Above is the summary of: Davis stays hot, homers for Iowa… tap or click to check out the full article.

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    Above is the summary of: Injuries & Moves: J-Hey’s ’21 return ‘doubtful’… tap or click to check out the full article.

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