September 24, 2021 Morning Edition: Pirates News Roundup
This is your Pirates Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of September 24, 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.
Connor Overton
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 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 13.5 MPH difference. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 83.0 miles per hour.
Chasen Shreve
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 91.7 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 81.6 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 85.7 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.
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.
Anthony Banda
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 Anthony Banda wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 8.0. 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.
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…
“The 9th home run of the season for Moran extended the Pirate lead to 6-0 and it appeared to be full steam ahead on a Pirate victory. Philadelphia Phillies 12 Pittsburgh Pirates 6 Despite jumping out to a 6-0 lead on Thursday night the Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Philadelphia Phillies in opening game of their four-game series Entering play on Thursday night the Pittsburgh Pirates had been playing some of their strongest baseball of the season. In the top of the 3rd inning the Pirate lead would grow. Pirate pitching implodes Overton started the night with 2 scoreless innings pitched.”
“The Pirates jumped on Phillies starter Aaron Nola for five runs in the second and looked to have a good head start toward Connor Overton’s first career win. The Grasshoppers trailed 7-5 after 3 ½ innings but scored single runs in each of the next three frames to go ahead 8-7. The Pirates took a 6-5 lead into the bottom of the sixth behind reliever Anthony Banda, who gave up a leadoff single to pinch hitter J.T. But that would be the beginning of the end for Pittsburgh, as the Phils scored 12 straight runs over the next six innings to take the first game of their four-game set.”
“So what exactly did Shelton tell Overton before sending him to the plate with the bags full and two outs? “He wanted me to just consult him before I went out just to kind of go over the game plan,” Overton said. “Yeah, it had to have been high school,” Overton said. I got walked once and I made contact once, but it was an out.” Ke’Bryan Hayes followed with a three-run homer to cap a five-run second inning. That’s just a sign of youth and handling at-bats as we get through the game.”
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“Rookie of the year votes in … This year, three rookies could do something with very little historical precedent: receive Rookie of the Year votes in multiple seasons. He received three votes for NL Rookie of the Year and finished tied for sixth as Reds third baseman Chris Sabo won. In that span, just one player has received votes for the award in multiple years.”
“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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