Prospect Watcher: Travis Snider

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April 7, 2009

This season I am debuting a new feature that will hopefully catch on and also help fantasy baseball owners. The Prospect Watcher will breakdown one (or two) rookie player’s hitting performance. The format of the feature will likely evolve during the course of the season as I find out what works and doesn’t work. As well, if you have any suggestions just let me know by posting them here or by e-mailing me.

Toronto Blue Jays 12 Detroit Tigers 5
April 6, 2009 in Toronto (Night Game/Dome)
Travis Snider | LF | Toronto

At-Bat 1:

  • Pitcher: Justin Verlander (RHP)
  • Situation: Leading off the second innings | 0-1 count
  • Result: Double to center
  • Pitch: Change-up | outside and middle (strike) | 85 mph

    At-Bat 2:

  • Pitcher: Justin Verlander (RHP)
  • Situation: Fourth inning, one out, none on | 0-0 count
  • Result: Solo home run
  • Pitch: Fastball | outside and low (strike) | 92 mph

    At-Bat 3:

  • Pitcher: Eddie Bonine (RHP)
  • Situation: Fifth inning, one out, runner on 1B | 0-0 count
  • Result: Ground out, advances runner to second
  • Pitch: Curveball | inside and up (strike) | 83 mph

    At-Bat 4:

  • Pitcher: Nate Robertson (LHP)
  • Situation: Two out, runner on first
  • Result: Strikeout swinging
  • Pitch: Slider | outside and low (ball) | 83 mph

    • * * *

    Pitching Performance of Note: St. Louis Cardinals’ rookie Jason Motte, who earned the right to close games to begin the season with a dominating spring, blew his first save opportunity of the year, which ultimately resulted in a loss for the club. In one inning of work, Motte allowed four runs on four hits. The 4-2 game for St. Louis ended 6-4 for Pittsburgh. Freddy Sanchez, Eric Hinske and Jack Wilson all hit doubles off of Motte.

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    Marc Hulet has been writing at FanGraphs since 2008. His work focuses on prospects and fantasy. Follow him on Twitter @marchulet.

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    Jason
    16 years ago

    Hi Marc,

    Love this idea/feature. Might I suggest a brief commentary for those of us who didn’t actually see the game? You know, things like “he struck out but it was a great at bat and questionable call by the umpire”….or….”his homerun barely cleared the fence and would be an F9 in any other park”…..

    Just a thought. Otherwise, I’m really excited about the fantasy content rolling out of this site!

    Regards,
    Jason

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