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re: The decline of Felix Hernandez' Velocity
Posted on 6/24/13 at 4:28 pm to OBUDan
Posted on 6/24/13 at 4:28 pm to OBUDan
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Interestingly, last year and this year, his four seam velo upticked as the season wore on:
He definitely appears to becoming a smarter pitcher.
It looks like buster made that tweet and this month he started cranking out 93-94 mph fastballs.
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Posted on 6/24/13 at 4:36 pm to IndependentGeorge
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He has a contract way beyond what he is actually worth.
are you stupid
Posted on 6/24/13 at 4:43 pm to barry
His velocity is descreasing, but the movement he has been getting on his pitches is insane. He also has fantastic control. He'll throw 92 mph fastballs that almost look like split-fingers.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 5:26 pm to TDawg1313
What about Verlander? His FB has declined and his ERA rose, should the Tigers be concerned?
Posted on 6/24/13 at 5:43 pm to Georgia Peach
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What about Verlander? His FB has declined and his ERA rose, should the Tigers be concerned?
Verlander has had some terrible luck. HIs BABIP is an insane .347. His K's are actually up, his HR rate is down and his ground ball rates are identical to last season. The only concern I see with him is that his walks are up over 3 per 9 IP. The only other season his walks were that high was 2008 which happens to be his only full season with an ERA over 4.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 5:52 pm to 1ranter1
That is what I was wondering, I was just being lazy and didnt wanna look it up (his babip)
Posted on 6/24/13 at 6:26 pm to Memphis
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Lincecums mechanics caught up with him
Actually losing 25 lbs caught up with him.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:07 pm to VerlanderBEAST
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He has a contract way beyond what he is actually worth.
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are you stupid
how is that a dumb statement??? I guarantee he won't be a top 20 pitcher the last 2-3 yrs of his contract
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:12 pm to Vicks Kennel Club
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:36 pm to barry
I hate the Nintendo owners for fostering incompetence at every level from coaching to general managing.
Posted on 6/24/13 at 8:54 pm to harry coleman beast
LOL
Posted on 6/25/13 at 1:30 am to barry
Honestly doesn't seem that drastic. 3 MPH over 5 years? Big deal.
Posted on 6/25/13 at 1:44 am to biglil3
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how is that a dumb statement??? I guarantee he won't be a top 20 pitcher the last 2-3 yrs of his contract
Yeah I am sure he'll be a shell of himself when he's 33 years old.
Posted on 6/25/13 at 1:47 am to barry
I wish he pitched for somebody good.
Posted on 6/25/13 at 6:23 am to The Boat
The Yankees, Rangers, Red Sox, Dodgers, Giants, Nationals all need pitching help it seems
Posted on 6/25/13 at 9:46 am to Georgia Peach
As someone who watches every single Mariners game, it isn't really a secret that Felix has made a point to take a tick or three of his velocity in favor of more movement of his pitches. He still dials it up to 95/96 on occasion but he's basically becoming Greg Maddux. I don't think it has anything to do whatsoever with potential arm troubles. Knock on wood
Posted on 6/25/13 at 2:55 pm to bbap
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Honestly doesn't seem that drastic. 3 MPH over 5 years? Big deal.
Its 3 Mph in 3 years and he's down to 91 at age 27
Posted on 6/25/13 at 3:59 pm to barry
But a you pointed out earlier don't the results indicate that this is an intentional strategic move rather than arm fatigue.... Making it not that alarming? 
Posted on 6/25/13 at 4:06 pm to castorinho
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But a you pointed out earlier don't the results indicate that this is an intentional strategic move rather than arm fatigue.... Making it not that alarming?
As long as its not a continuing trend. Mayb he levels out at 92, which is perfectly fine.
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