This is your Pirates Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of September 29, 2021.
A Look at Pirates Pitchers’ Vertical Movement on Pitches
David Bednar
He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 8.7 inches of vertical movement.
He does not feature a changeup in his arsenal of pitches.
He tends to get more drop on his curveball (this is desired especially with the 12-to-6 curveball) than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -8.5 inches.
He does not feature a slider.
Chasen Shreve
He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 9.0 inches of vertical movement.
He does not feature a changeup in his arsenal of pitches.
He features a curveball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to -3.9 inches.
He does not feature a slider.
Chris Stratton
He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 8.1 inches of vertical movement.
He tends to get more sink on his changeup than most pitchers as his vertical movement is 2.2 inches.
He features a curveball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to -6.5 inches.
He features a slider that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to -0.2 inches of vertical movement.
Dillon Peters
He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 8.5 inches of vertical movement.
He features a changeup that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it is 4.1 inches.
He tends to get more drop on his curveball (this is desired especially with the 12-to-6 curveball) than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -8.9 inches.
He does not feature a slider.
Duane Underwood Jr.
He tends to get more relative sink and lower pitch placement on his Four Seam Fastball than most pitchers as his vertical movement is 7.9 inches.
He features a changeup that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it is 3.2 inches.
He tends to get more drop on his curveball (this is desired especially with the 12-to-6 curveball) than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -7.6 inches.
He does not feature a slider.
Anthony Banda
He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 8.2 inches of vertical movement.
He tends to get more sink on his changeup than most pitchers as his vertical movement is 2.5 inches.
He features a curveball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to -5.4 inches.
He features a slider that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 1.0 inches of vertical movement.
Connor Overton
He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 8.9 inches of vertical movement.
He features a changeup that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it is 3.8 inches.
He tends to get more drop on his curveball (this is desired especially with the 12-to-6 curveball) than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -10.0 inches.
He features a slider that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to -0.1 inches of vertical movement.
Miguel Yajure
He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 9.2 inches of vertical movement.
He tends to get more sink on his changeup than most pitchers as his vertical movement is 0.9 inches.
He tends to get more drop on his curveball (this is desired especially with the 12-to-6 curveball) than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -11.4 inches.
He tends to get more relative sink and lower pitch placement on his slider than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -1.1 inches.
Chad Kuhl
He tends to get more relative sink and lower pitch placement on his Four Seam Fastball than most pitchers as his vertical movement is 7.4 inches.
He tends to get more sink on his changeup than most pitchers as his vertical movement is 1.8 inches.
He features a curveball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to -6.9 inches.
He features a slider that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 0.7 inches of vertical movement.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“In the seventh, Moran tacked on one more run via a single to give the Pirates an 8-6 lead. After a clean first inning from Mitch Keller, Pittsburgh’s offense got rolling as Colin Moran smashed a three-run shot following a Kevin Newman infield single and Bryan Reynolds double. In the top of the third, the Cubs tied the game thanks to five hits and a walk. In total, it was a frustrating night for him as he allowed six earned runs on nine hits in just four innings plus.”
Above is the summary of: Pirates defeat Cubs 8-6… tap or click to check out the full article.
““You think it’s not too different, but there are definitely a lot of differences,” Moran said of the transition from third to first. It can carry into the next day, but you try your best not to [let it], because that’s when things kind of spiral.” “I’m really trying to focus on getting better, and obviously, it’s nice to have some results,” Moran said. Maybe it’s veteran first baseman Colin Moran. “Colin has done that lately.” “With a runner in scoring position, you’re always having a purpose up there,” Moran said.”
Above is the summary of: Moran shines, ‘keeps things simple’ vs. Cubs… tap or click to check out the full article.
“Manager Derek Shelton said the team intends to promote right-hander Roansy Contreras to make his MLB debut on Wednesday night against the Cubs at PNC Park. 20), right-hander Miguel Yajure (No. “It’s a definite credit to our performance team and our medical group and our player development group,” Shelton said of Contreras’ recovery. To say Contreras’ 2021 season has been strong would be an understatement.”
Above is the summary of: No. 6 prospect Contreras to debut Wed…. tap or click to check out the full article.
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Above is the summary of: Injuries & Moves: Stallings, Chavis return… tap or click to check out the full article.
“MLB.com is keeping track of a Stat of the Day for the Pirates this season, highlighting a unique, interesting or fun nugget from each game. • Pirates Stat of the Day, August 2021 “I was talking a lot of smack,” Tucker said of his approach to facing Crouse. “I don’t know what I was saying or if it’s cool to say, but I was like, ‘We’re gonna send this into the … whatever.’ It’s his first pitch in the big leagues, you know? When I got back to the dugout, it was kind of just pandemonium and all the guys were like, ‘You were saying that.’ So that was fun.” Prior to this season, the Bucs hadn’t been shut out on fewer than 100 pitches since April 14, 2015.”
Above is the summary of: Stat of the Day: Park in cruise control… tap or click to check out the full article.
Bet on the Pirates
| Sportsbook |
Moneyline Odds |
Under |
Over |
| BetOnline |
Pittsburgh Pirates -101 |
8.5 +100 |
8.5 -120 |
| Bovada |
Pittsburgh Pirates -110 |
8.5 -105 |
8.5 -115 |
| GtBets |
Pittsburgh Pirates +100 |
8.5 +100 |
8.5 -120 |
| JazzSports |
Pittsburgh Pirates -101 |
8.5 -120 |
8.5 +100 |
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