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Good point by Doug Thompson on Culotta earlier...
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:13 am
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:13 am
Doug gave the statistic that 72% of all balls that are hit are outs. Really makes you wonder what it the crap is going on with our pitchers??? You would certainly think if its a mechanical issue, the pitching coach would recognize it. I never played anything above high school baseball and certainly never pitched, but when your main job is to go out there and throw strikes, you've got to be able to do it. I don't know, some of you who pitched in high school or college, what gives??? 
This post was edited on 5/15/23 at 8:20 am
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Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:16 am to tonydtiger
It may be as simple as pitch calling.
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:17 am to tonydtiger
it seems like when most of our guys throw strikes the other team gets hits. that 72% isn't holding up. maybe their strikes aren't good strikes. a lot of that is they get behind in counts so often that they come down the pike with a hittable fast ball.
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:17 am to tonydtiger
Maybe the stage is too big for some of these pitchers ?
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:18 am to ell_13
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It may be as simple as pitch calling.
If this is the case, then they better start calling for them to throw the damn ball over the plate.
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:18 am to tonydtiger
We have a 9 run lead and Little is walking guys on 4 pitches.
Just amazing to watch
Just amazing to watch
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:19 am to geauxtigahs87
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We have a 9 run lead and Little is walking guys on 4 pitches.
Little should never see the field again, period!
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:20 am to tonydtiger
I’m admittedly not a massive baseball guru but DT made a lot of sense when he mentioned the pitch counts setting up not in favor of the pitchers. When you’re constantly getting down 2-0, 3-1, 3-0 etc, it’s just like an offense having to play 3rd and long all game. You’re always giving the advantage to the opponent in that scenario as well as becoming predictable. It’s also where a ton of turnovers happen.
When you’re behind in the count like that, the hitters are consistently comfortable and the pitchers are consistently stressed.
When you’re behind in the count like that, the hitters are consistently comfortable and the pitchers are consistently stressed.
This post was edited on 5/15/23 at 9:07 am
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:20 am to ell_13
Wes has called some really suspect games
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:22 am to Coldcushcush
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a lot of that is they get behind in counts so often that they come down the pike with a hittable fast ball.
They get behind in the count so much because we throw so many breaking balls that we can’t control.
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:24 am to BadaBingBadaBoom
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If this is the case, then they better start calling for them to throw the damn ball over the plate.
That's what I say!! There are 8 other guys on the field with you, give them a chance to make a play!
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:26 am to Big4SALTbro
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Wes has called some really suspect games
Add in that Jay way over thinks moves!
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:27 am to ell_13
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It may be as simple as pitch calling.
What are the chances that two highly respected pitching coaches come in and suddenly forget how to call pitches?
Is it a pattern yet?
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:32 am to tonydtiger
They aren’t that good. I could get my hacks in on Collins, the Hefty Lefties, Dutton, etc. Those guys look like CUSA at best.
Little looks like he should be good and throws like someone scared of competition.
Hurd needs a shrink.
Coleman looks like Charlie frickin Liebrandt now.
Floyd has the command of an 8th grader.
They all suck. This team is a regional #2 without Skenes.
Little looks like he should be good and throws like someone scared of competition.
Hurd needs a shrink.
Coleman looks like Charlie frickin Liebrandt now.
Floyd has the command of an 8th grader.
They all suck. This team is a regional #2 without Skenes.
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:33 am to tonydtiger
It happens when you value velocity over command.
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:38 am to Honest Tune
quote:Floyd and Coleman had great weekends.
Coleman looks like Charlie frickin Liebrandt now. Floyd has the command of an 8th grader. They all suck.
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:38 am to ProjectP2294
quote:There is an approach with our second and third time through the lineup that is very concerning.
Is it a pattern yet?
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:39 am to ell_13
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It may be as simple as pitch calling.
You have some pitching experience. What are you seeing that makes you say that?
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:39 am to ProjectP2294
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Is it a pattern yet?
After Skenes and Floyd, nobody can consistently throw strikes. That’s a pattern. There’s no way these pitchers got to LSU by pitching this poorly wherever they were last. If it was two or three relievers who were struggling you could put the blame on them. But when it’s the entire bullpen, you gotta look to the coaching.
Posted on 5/15/23 at 8:41 am to Coldcushcush
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it seems like when most of our guys throw strikes the other team gets hits. that 72% isn't holding up.
That's the point. You can't throw meatballs and get a lot of outs. It's not balls in the strike zone that gets them out, it's well placed balls, both in and out the zone, that gets them out. When a pitcher loses control, and gets down in the count, he has to throw a fastball in the zone to avoid the walk. Everyone knows it, and it usually gets hit hard.
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