This is your Orioles Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of July 24, 2021.
A Look at Orioles Pitchers’ Pitch Effectiveness
Spenser Watkins
Spenser Watkins’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
- He features a Cutter that is considered very good.
- He features a Curveball that is considered above average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered very good.
John Means
John Means’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
- He features a Slider that is considered above average.
- He features a Curveball that is considered above average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered above average.
Tanner Scott
Tanner Scott’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
- He features a Slider that is considered above average.
Cole Sulser
Cole Sulser’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
- He features a Slider that is considered below average.
- He features a Curveball that is considered below average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered above average.
Paul Fry
Paul Fry’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
- He features a Slider that is considered above average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered above average.
Tyler Wells
Tyler Wells’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
- He features a Slider that is considered above average.
- He features a Curveball that is considered below average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered above average.
Dillon Tate
Dillon Tate’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
- He features a Slider that is considered above average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered below average.
Alex Wells
Alex Wells’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
- He features a Slider that is considered to be quite poor.
- He features a Curveball that is considered to be quite poor.
- He features a Changeup that is considered above average.
Adam Plutko
Adam Plutko’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
- He features a Slider that is considered among the worst in MLB.
- He features a Cutter that is considered below average.
- He features a Curveball that is considered above average.
Bruce Zimmermann
Bruce Zimmermann’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered among the worst in MLB.
- He features a Slider that is considered above average.
- He features a Curveball that is considered above average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered above average.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“Orioles Rule 5 pick Tyler Wells was placed on the 10-day injured list today with right wrist tendonitis, per the team. His placement was backdated to July 20th, however, and the O’s don’t expect him to be out for longer than the minimum ten days, per The Athletic’s Dan Connolly (via Twitter).”
“It was the fourth start in a row that Baumann’s gone five innings or more and allowed two runs or less. He threw six shutout innings last night, allowing just two hits and one walk while striking out seven. Right fielder Cristopher Cespedes was 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI double in the second. He’s got a 3.58 ERA after last night.”
“His first crack at everyday at-bats came via Galvis’ injury, with the Orioles lacking natural shortstop depth, getting near-league-worst production at second base and hesitant to promote No. Said Hyde: “It’s nice to see a smile on Pat’s face, because you know he’s been grinding for a while.” “I think tonight I squared up those balls better than I have pretty much this whole year,” Valaika said. Made the routine plays, having competitive at-bats … he’s doing things to contribute almost on a daily basis.” “He’s kind of carried our team a little bit with Freddy gone,” Valaika said. I have nothing but good things to say about him.” Together on Friday, Urías and Valaika teamed up to power a type of clean, economical win that’s become more common for the Orioles since the All-Star break.”
““It’s really exciting,” Cowser said. It’s an honor to be here.” The Orioles had little trouble locking in either Cowser or Norby, who both signed underslot deals within a day of each other shortly after the Draft concluded. “You can always improve in everything, and that’s something I’m looking to do, to improve each tool that I have,” said Cowser. “Power is something I’m looking to improve as well.” “I bring a lot of fire,” said Norby.”
“July 21: OF Anthony Santander placed on COVID-19 injured list The Orioles followed COVID-19 protocols and placed Santander on the IL on July 21, one morning after he hit two doubles against the Rays. (Last updated: July 21) 10-day IL RHP Tyler Wells (right wrist tendinitis) Expected return: Early August For weeks now, the Orioles have been grooming Wells to pitch the ninth inning without many save opportunities presenting themselves. July 21: LHP Keegan Akin placed on COVID-19 injured list Akin was supposed to start on July 21 in Tampa Bay; instead, he’s temporarily inactive due to protocol. ROSTER MOVES July 23: RHP Tyler Wells placed on the 10-day injured list (right wrist tendinitis) Wells last pitched July 19, logging a scoreless inning against the Rays.”
“Reds prospect stats » Stallings struck out five over five innings of scoreless ball against Hudson Valley, giving up three hits and walking one. The Reds’ fifth-ranked prospect drove in two runs on that one swing, and he added a single and a walk to his 2-for-4 performance. Since allowing eight runs over his first three starts, the right-hander has allowed just five runs over nine starts and 45 innings pitched. 17), Low-A Charleston Bradley kept his stellar season rolling with five scoreless innings in a 5-3 win over Charleston.”
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