October 08, 2021 Morning Edition: Pirates News Roundup

This is your Pirates Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of October 08, 2021.

A Look at Pirates Pitchers’ Velocity Metrics

David Bednar

He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 96.8 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. 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.

Chasen Shreve

His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 91.6 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 throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 81.5 miles per hour.

Chris Stratton

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 Stratton wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 6.3. 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 12.8 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 85.8 miles per hour.

Dillon Peters

His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 90.8 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Dillon Peters wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 6.8. 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.

Anthony Banda

He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 94.1 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Anthony Banda wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 7.9. 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 13.1 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 85.3 miles per hour.

Duane Underwood Jr.

He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 94.0 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Duane Underwood Jr. wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 6.2. 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 13.3 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 87.5 miles per hour.

Connor Overton

His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 92.1 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Connor Overton wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 7.1. 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 13.4 MPH difference. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 83.0 miles per hour.

Chad Kuhl

He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 94.2 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Chad Kuhl wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 5.9. 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 features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 88.2 miles per hour.

Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…

“He finished the year 5-7 with a 4.82 ERA and a 1.432 WHIP. Out of the four leaders in total starts — JT Brubaker, Wil Crowe, Tyler Anderson, and Mitch Keller — only Anderson finished the year with an ERA under 5.00. Brubaker started off the season hot and looked like he may be in for a career year, but it was short-lived, and he finished the season just 5-13 with a 5.36 ERA and a 1.295 WHIP. He finished with an 8.40 ERA and a 1.600 WHIP.”

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