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In-depth breakdown of Kade Anderson’s stuff and how it’ll translate to MLB
Posted on 8/21/26 at 1:27 pm
Posted on 8/21/26 at 1:27 pm
Unless you’re fatally allergic to advanced analytics in baseball, you’ll find this video interesting. He breaks down how to articulate Kade’s minor league success and how it might translate to MLB.
This guy isn’t strictly a stats nerd. He did play division 3 college baseball fwiw. He’s widely regarded as the most knowledgeable and innovative pitching mind in baseball media.
Cliff notes:
Minor League Performance: Anderson posted impressive numbers in Double-A, including a 41% strikeout rate and a 4% walk rate. However, the host warns that high-success, changeup-focused pitchers in the minors often struggle more in the big leagues than those with dominant fastballs or breaking balls (0:36-1:34).
Four-Seam Fastball: He sits at 93-94 mph. While the velocity is average, he benefits from a high arm angle (48 degrees), which provides good vertical movement ("vert"). Success will depend on his ability to consistently locate this pitch upstairs (1:43-2:19).
Slider Profile: On paper, the slider is average, but it is highly effective at generating whiffs. The host notes a 51% whiff rate against right-handers, suggesting he gets good results by throwing it in the zone (3:19-4:57).
Command vs. Control: Anderson displays elite command (evidenced by his 4% walk rate), but it remains to be seen if he can sustain this level of efficiency against major league hitters. He is a command-reliant pitcher rather than a pure "stuff" pitcher (5:24-6:33).
This guy isn’t strictly a stats nerd. He did play division 3 college baseball fwiw. He’s widely regarded as the most knowledgeable and innovative pitching mind in baseball media.
Cliff notes:
Minor League Performance: Anderson posted impressive numbers in Double-A, including a 41% strikeout rate and a 4% walk rate. However, the host warns that high-success, changeup-focused pitchers in the minors often struggle more in the big leagues than those with dominant fastballs or breaking balls (0:36-1:34).
Four-Seam Fastball: He sits at 93-94 mph. While the velocity is average, he benefits from a high arm angle (48 degrees), which provides good vertical movement ("vert"). Success will depend on his ability to consistently locate this pitch upstairs (1:43-2:19).
Slider Profile: On paper, the slider is average, but it is highly effective at generating whiffs. The host notes a 51% whiff rate against right-handers, suggesting he gets good results by throwing it in the zone (3:19-4:57).
Command vs. Control: Anderson displays elite command (evidenced by his 4% walk rate), but it remains to be seen if he can sustain this level of efficiency against major league hitters. He is a command-reliant pitcher rather than a pure "stuff" pitcher (5:24-6:33).
This post was edited on 8/21/26 at 6:56 pm
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Posted on 8/21/26 at 1:30 pm to reauxl tigers
I’m sure the video is great, and I appreciate you bringing it here, but perhaps a bullet point or 2?
This post was edited on 8/21/26 at 1:31 pm
Posted on 8/21/26 at 1:45 pm to reauxl tigers
It's been awesome to see these LSU players get called up recently. Wishing them all the success in the world.
I think it's clear that the coaching and development they received at LSU along with their God-given talents are going to translate well in professional baseball.
It also speaks to Coach Johnson's quality of recruiting that so many players are getting called up so quickly. Hope to see it continue.
I think it's clear that the coaching and development they received at LSU along with their God-given talents are going to translate well in professional baseball.
It also speaks to Coach Johnson's quality of recruiting that so many players are getting called up so quickly. Hope to see it continue.
Posted on 8/21/26 at 1:46 pm to Hot Carl
1: He wasn’t impressed with his FB velo, but liked his command of it.
2: Very low on his slider by the metrics, but impressed by the whiff rate.
3: Not impressed with the change up. He thinks it’s not a good thing that Kade uses the change up as frequently as he does.
4: All that said, very impressed with the K/BB rate, but said it could be a minor league thing because of him using the change up.
5: Then said he’s going to be good if he’s able to have command up in the zone with the FB, down/in with the slider to righties, and then down/away with the change up. Yet, still isn’t high on him.
2: Very low on his slider by the metrics, but impressed by the whiff rate.
3: Not impressed with the change up. He thinks it’s not a good thing that Kade uses the change up as frequently as he does.
4: All that said, very impressed with the K/BB rate, but said it could be a minor league thing because of him using the change up.
5: Then said he’s going to be good if he’s able to have command up in the zone with the FB, down/in with the slider to righties, and then down/away with the change up. Yet, still isn’t high on him.
Posted on 8/21/26 at 1:51 pm to Hot Carl
quote:To be honest with you, cliff notes are kind of difficult to formulate with this information.
I’m sure the video is great, and I appreciate you bringing it here, but perhaps a bullet point or 2?
TLDR would be that from an individual pitch standpoint, we may want to be cautious with our expectations considering the quality of hitters in MLB vs AA. Given everything we see from him now, he will be a pitcher who relies heavily on his command and his entire arsenal working together rather than his raw stuff overpowering hitters.
Posted on 8/21/26 at 2:27 pm to Hot Carl
quote:Little tip for you: You actually have the option in Youtube to ask gemini questions about the video. Here's what it gave me after asking for some bullet points:
perhaps a bullet point or 2?
quote:
Minor League Performance: Anderson posted impressive numbers in Double-A, including a 41% strikeout rate and a 4% walk rate. However, the host warns that high-success, changeup-focused pitchers in the minors often struggle more in the big leagues than those with dominant fastballs or breaking balls (0:36-1:34).
Four-Seam Fastball: He sits at 93-94 mph. While the velocity is average, he benefits from a high arm angle (48 degrees), which provides good vertical movement ("vert"). Success will depend on his ability to consistently locate this pitch upstairs (1:43-2:19).
Slider Profile: On paper, the slider is average, but it is highly effective at generating whiffs. The host notes a 51% whiff rate against right-handers, suggesting he gets good results by throwing it in the zone (3:19-4:57).
Command vs. Control: Anderson displays elite command (evidenced by his 4% walk rate), but it remains to be seen if he can sustain this level of efficiency against major league hitters. He is a command-reliant pitcher rather than a pure "stuff" pitcher (5:24-6:33).
Fantasy Outlook: The host recommends picking him up but advises caution, noting that his profile relies on the entire arsenal working in harmony to succeed at the highest level (6:57-7:12).
Posted on 8/21/26 at 4:52 pm to reauxl tigers
quote:
Given everything we see from him now, he will be a pitcher who relies heavily on his command and his entire arsenal working together, which is how he's dominating the minors, rather than his raw stuff overpowering hitters.
Shocking news
Posted on 8/21/26 at 8:45 pm to Hot Carl
Looks like fox will air pirates dodgers, giants Red Sox and cubs mariners tomorrow at same time
Will the Louisiana market give us the Seattle game?
Will the Louisiana market give us the Seattle game?
Posted on 8/21/26 at 8:57 pm to nicholastiger
Louisiana will be getting Cubs/Mariners.
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