This is your Giants Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of July 13, 2021.
A Look at Giants Pitchers’ Contact Metrics
Caleb Baragar
Hitters hit 20% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Caleb Baragar is 89.2 and the average launch angle is 31.1 degrees. Hitters hit 20% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. His extremely high fly ball rate (62%) this season requires him to keep the ball in the ballpark. Out of all the contacted balls in play, 16% of hits are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 35.3% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 19.6% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 7.8% of the time.
Dominic Leone
Hitters hit 12% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Dominic Leone is 90.1 and the average launch angle is 9.6 degrees. Hitters hit 12% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 36% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 0% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 29.5% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 9.1% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 4.4% of the time.
Tyler Rogers
Hitters hit 16% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Tyler Rogers is 84.6 and the average launch angle is 2.3 degrees. Sporting an extremely high ground ball rate (64%) this season requires him to have a competent infield defense to get outs. Hitters hit 20% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 15% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 17.5% of their contacted balls in play. His high soft hit ball rate (28.5%) this season is a very good sign as he is not attracting strong contact and that means OUTS. How does this translate to hitters and get the ball on the sweet spot of the bat? He yields a barrel rate of 0.0%.
Kevin Gausman
Hitters hit 16% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Kevin Gausman is 88.0 and the average launch angle is 12.5 degrees. Hitters hit 16% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 40% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 6% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 29.0% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 18.8% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 6.3% of the time.
Anthony DeSclafani
Hitters hit 18% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Anthony DeSclafani is 89.3 and the average launch angle is 12.2 degrees. Hitters hit 18% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 36% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 10% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 32.1% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 15.0% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 7.8% of the time.
Jake McGee
Hitters hit 19% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Jake McGee is 90.7 and the average launch angle is 21.8 degrees. Hitters hit 19% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 48% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 18% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 26.3% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 16.8% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 8.4% of the time.
Aaron Sanchez
Hitters hit 18% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Aaron Sanchez is 86.5 and the average launch angle is 2.9 degrees. Hitters hit 18% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 26% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 14% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 31.0% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 19.0% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 3.6% of the time.
Zack Littell
Hitters hit 10% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Zack Littell is 90.2 and the average launch angle is 6.3 degrees. Hitters hit 10% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 30% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 4% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 32.1% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 11.1% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 9.9% of the time.
Jarlin Garcia
Hitters hit 21% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Jarlin Garcia is 90.8 and the average launch angle is 11.6 degrees. Hitters hit 21% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 36% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 8% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 38.8% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 10.4% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 9.0% of the time.
Jose Alvarez
Hitters hit 20% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Jose Alvarez is 87.9 and the average launch angle is 12.1 degrees. Hitters hit 20% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 35% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 14% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 25.7% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 21.8% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 3.9% of the time.
Logan Webb
Hitters hit 24% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Logan Webb is 86.9 and the average launch angle is 0.4 degrees. Hitters hit 24% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 17% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 12% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 27.3% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 23.0% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 6.5% of the time.
Alex Wood
Hitters hit 18% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Alex Wood is 89.7 and the average launch angle is 6.8 degrees. Hitters hit 18% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 28% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 5% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 28.8% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 15.8% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 6.3% of the time.
Conner Menez
Hitters hit 25% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Conner Menez is 87.4 and the average launch angle is 8.4 degrees. Hitters hit 25% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 16% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 29% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 31.8% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 9.1% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 2.3% of the time.
Johnny Cueto
Hitters hit 25% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Johnny Cueto is 88.3 and the average launch angle is 13.6 degrees. Hitters hit 25% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 35% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 12% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 26.2% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 14.5% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 6.5% of the time.
Jimmie Sherfy
Hitters hit 13% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Jimmie Sherfy is 86.4 and the average launch angle is 17.7 degrees. Hitters hit 13% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 48% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 20% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 21.9% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 21.9% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 6.3% of the time.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“Sanchez on the making of Kevin Gausman, All-Star pitcher (KNBR) Jim Bowden lists Marco Luciano among the prospects that stood out at the Futures Game (The Athletic, subscription required) Alex Pavlovic hands out awards for the Giants first half (NBC Sports Bay Area) Kerry Crowley on how the Giants draft strategy started to emerge on Monday (Mercury News) Nick Lozito adjusts for era to find the best Bay Area home run hitters (SF Chronicle) Taylor Wirth on why the Giants opened the draft with nine straight pitchers (NBC Sports Bay Area) What time do the Giants does Brandon Crawford play today? Brandon Crawford and the other All-Stars play today at 4:30 p.m. Old, random MCC article for you to read Watch the 1996 Home Run Derby starring Barry Bonds! (July 16, 2018 — Bryan Murphy) Giants links John Shea on All-Stars paying tribute to Brandon Crawford (SF Chronicle) Mark W. Even with Buster Posey out with an injury, the Giants have two healthy catchers — Curt Casali and Chadwick Tromp — and don’t play again until Friday. The team has made Bart’s development a huge priority, and he’ll get to keep playing in Sacramento with the AAA team, rather than sit at home waiting for the Giants to play again.”
“Round 3, 85th overall: Mason Black, RHP, Lehigh Notable skill: Listed at 6-foot-3, 230 pounds, Black boasts one of the better fastballs, at least in terms of velocity, in this year’s Draft class. Round 4, 115th overall: Eric Silva, RHP, JSerra Catholic HS (Calif.) Notable skill: The first prep arm selected by the Giants this year, Silva has a fastball that has touched 97 mph, along with a slurvy breaking ball and a changeup. Here’s a rundown of the Giants’ Day 2 selections: Round 2, 50th overall: Matt Mikulski, LHP, Fordham Notable skill: Mikulski was ranked among the Top 200 prospects heading into the 2020 MLB Draft, but he wasn’t selected in the five-round Draft and ended up returning to Fordham for his senior season. Fun Fact: Take a look at Handa’s 80-grade ‘stache: Fun fact: Lonsway is the 108th Ohio State player taken in the MLB Draft since 1966.”
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