Agenda
Episode 103 – The Sky’s The Ceiling
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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss one doubleheader screwing up a typical slate, Jonathan Schoop’s strange struggles with lefties, Joe Ross’ numerous splits, comparing Joe Blanton to Dan Haren and the dangers of throwing too many strikes, the possible return of Steve Pearce, and what to make of Justin Verlander’s rediscovered success.
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Yesterday, I discussed rookie Byron Buxton and his struggles making contact with pitches outside the zone. Every hitter (I assume) makes less contact on such pitches versus those inside the zone, of course. But today I wanted to check in on those who have made the most contact with the pitches they should be making contact with — those in the zone. And to add to the fun, I’ll just check in on the leaderboard over the last 30 days, highlighting the interesting names.
Ah, it’s that time of the year where rosters expand, the pennant chase is on and pumpkin spice lattes will soon be returning to coffee shops across the nation!
On today’s agenda:
1. Outfielders on the move
2. Justin Morneau to be reevaluated Thursday
3. Manny Machado, shortstop again?
4. Streaming Pitching Options
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