This is your Giants Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of July 09, 2021.
A Look at Giants Pitchers’ Velocity Metrics
Caleb Baragar
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 93.0 miles per hour. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Changeup because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. His Four Seam Fastball has an above average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is helpful in the art of pitching. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 83.1 miles per hour.
Dominic Leone
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 95.3 miles per hour. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Changeup because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 83.9 miles per hour.
Tyler Rogers
He is not a hard thrower at all, he is one of the softest throwers in Major League Baseball and he averages 82.4 miles per hour on his Fastball. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Changeup because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. His slider is among the slowest in velocity. It is just 71.4 miles per hour.
Kevin Gausman
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 94.5 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup is 10.6, which is over 10 MPH and that is highly desired as the changeup is a more sudden change in velocity. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 82.0 miles per hour.
Jose Alvarez
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 91.0 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 9.7. This is rather average for a MLB pitcher. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 81.5 miles per hour.
Anthony DeSclafani
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 94.2 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Anthony DeSclafani wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 5.9. His Four Seam Fastball has a below average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is not very good as hitters looking for a Fastball could find a way to still make good timed contact with his Curveball given the lack of velocity difference. It is only a 11.0 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 87.8 miles per hour.
Jake McGee
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 94.7 miles per hour. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Changeup because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 82.2 miles per hour.
Aaron Sanchez
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 89.9 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Aaron Sanchez wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 6.3. His Four Seam Fastball has an above average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is helpful in the art of pitching. He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
Zack Littell
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 95.1 miles per hour. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Changeup because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
Jarlin Garcia
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 93.2 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Jarlin Garcia wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 7.9. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 82.6 miles per hour.
Alex Wood
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 91.7 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Alex Wood wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 6.4. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 84.3 miles per hour.
Logan Webb
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 92.6 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Logan Webb wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 6.9. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 82.1 miles per hour.
Conner Menez
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 91.0 miles per hour. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Changeup because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. His Four Seam Fastball has a below average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is not very good as hitters looking for a Fastball could find a way to still make good timed contact with his Curveball given the lack of velocity difference. It is only a 11.8 MPH difference. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 82.8 miles per hour.
Johnny Cueto
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 91.9 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 9.3. This is rather average for a MLB pitcher. His Four Seam Fastball has a below average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is not very good as hitters looking for a Fastball could find a way to still make good timed contact with his Curveball given the lack of velocity difference. It is only a 12.8 MPH difference. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 82.5 miles per hour.
Jimmie Sherfy
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 94.2 miles per hour. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Changeup because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 80.5 miles per hour.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“In the latest episode, Higueros — the team’s Spanish language radio broadcaster, as well as a member of both the Hispanic marketing and media relations departments — talks with left-handed reliever Jarlin García. The San Francisco Giants have a very cool segment on their YouTube channel called “Conversación Gigante.” In it, Erwin Higueros talks with a member of the Giants, usually in Spanish, about baseball, life, and the player’s journey from being a baseball-loving kid to a professional player. García is in his second year with the Giants, and has cemented his role as a core part of the team’s bullpen. Old, random MCC article for you to read Matt Cain Update: Matt Cain Should Be Richer Then The Old Matt Cain (March 9, 2012 — Grant Brisbee) Giants links Podcast: Roger Munter talks the upcoming MLB Draft with Brian Recca (There R Giants) Grant Brisbee on how the Giants ability to find and develop talent will lead to difficult roster decisions (The Athletic, subscription required) Susan Slusser on how Gabe Kapler has been more open-minded than he was in Philadelphia (SF Chronicle) Maria Guardado on how the Giants hope to make a deep farm system even deeper on draft day (MLB) Ben Clemens on the marvelous but unexpected Giants bullpen (Fangraphs) Kerry Crowley on the plan for Logan Webb and Tyler Beede this weekend (Mercury News) Alex Pavlovic on how Kevin Gausman will have a busy All-Star weekend, even though he won’t be playing (NBC Sports Bay Area) Brian Murphy on why everyone is upset about the City Connect jerseys (KNBR) What time do the Giants play today? The Giants play the Washington Nationals tonight at 6:45 p.m.”
“What are the strengths of the 2021 Draft class? “I think there’s a lot of velocity,” Holmes said. San Francisco currently has five players on MLB Pipeline’s list of Top 100 prospects: shortstop Marco Luciano (No. If there’s one trait the Giants have come to prioritize in players they’ve targeted, it’s the ability to control the strike zone, both on the mound and at the plate. In 2020, the Giants drafted North Carolina State catcher Patrick Bailey with the 13th overall selection, marking the second consecutive year they’ve taken a collegiate hitter with their top pick under Holmes.”
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