This is your Giants Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of July 17, 2021.
A Look at Giants Pitchers’ Pitch Effectiveness
Caleb Baragar
Caleb Baragar’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.
Dominic Leone
Dominic Leone’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
- He features a Slider that is considered very good.
- He features a Cutter that is considered below average.
Tyler Rogers
Tyler Rogers’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
- He features a Slider that is considered above average.
Kevin Gausman
Kevin Gausman’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered very good.
- He features a Slider that is considered below average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered below average.
- He features a Splitter that is considered above average.
Anthony DeSclafani
Anthony DeSclafani’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 above average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered above average.
Jake McGee
Jake McGee’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
- He features a Slider that is considered below average.
Zack Littell
Zack Littell’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
- He features a Cutter that is considered above average.
- He features a Splitter that is considered below average.
Aaron Sanchez
Aaron Sanchez’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
- He features a Curveball that is considered above average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered above average.
Jarlin Garcia
Jarlin Garcia’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered very good.
- He features a Slider that is considered above average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered above average.
Jose Alvarez
Jose Alvarez’s pitching repertoire includes:
- He features a Fastball that is considered very good.
- He features a Slider that is considered to be quite poor.
- He features a Cutter that is considered to be quite poor.
- He features a Changeup that is considered above average.
Logan Webb
Logan Webb’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 Cutter that is considered above average.
- He features a Changeup that is considered below average.
Alex Wood
Alex Wood’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.
Conner Menez
Conner Menez’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 above average.
Johnny Cueto
Johnny Cueto’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 Cutter that is considered to be quite poor.
- He features a Curveball that is considered among the worst in MLB.
- He features a Changeup that is considered below average.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“Former major league outfielder Drew Robinson announced his retirement this evening. His full statement can be found on Twitter. That Robinson is in position to announce his retirement from affiliated ball is nothing short of remarkable. As he detailed to Jeff Passan of ESPN for an article in February, Robinson attempted suicide in April 2020 amidst…”
“The Giants announced this afternoon they’re selecting the contract of reliever Jay Jackson. To create space on the 40-man roster, San Francisco transferred third baseman Evan Longoria from the 10-day to the 60-day injured list. To create active roster space, infielder Jason Vosler was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento. Additionally, staff ace Kevin Gausman has been placed on the family…”
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“Instead, it reignited the home run power that the San Francisco Giants have wielded so well. The Giants cruised to a 7-2 win over the Cardinals with two home runs from Mike Yastrzemski and one from LaMonte Wade Jr. It was the third time since 1958, when the Giants moved to San Francisco, that they led MLB in home runs heading into the All-Star break. “It’s a team event and a three-run homer only is a three-run homer because the guys are on base in front of them.” Yastrzemski’s power continued in the seventh with runners on first and second.”
“This past season has been a steep learning curve as I’ve prioritized putting in the work mentally and emotionally. I did that, with one eye, and I’m grateful for my time with the [River Cats] and the 11 incredible years I spent with the [Rangers] and [Cardinals]. He signed a Minor League deal with the Giants in January 2020, several months before his suicide attempt. Robinson shared his story and details about his ongoing recovery, both mental and physical, in a story published by ESPN this past February.”
“(Last updated: July 16) 10-day IL C Buster Posey (left thumb contusion) Expected return: Late July Posey has resumed light baseball activity with catching and hitting after he sustained a left thumb contusion on July 4 in the Giants’ 5-2 win over the D-backs. (Last updated: July 7) OF Jaylin Davis (left hamstring strain) Expected return: TBD Davis’ second start of the season for the Giants came to a premature end after he was removed from the club’s 5-3 loss to the Cardinals on July 5 with a left hamstring strain. (Last updated: July 5) 60-day IL INF Tommy La Stella (left hamstring strain) Expected return: Late July La Stella was examined by Dr. (Last updated: July 16) 1B Brandon Belt (right knee inflammation) Expected return: Late July After seeking out three medical opinions, Belt opted to rehab his ailing right knee rather than undergo surgery to repair “minimal structural damage.” Belt has resumed baseball activities, and the Giants are optimistic that he could be ready to return by late July.”
Above is the summary of: Injuries & Roster Moves: Gausman on leave… tap or click to check out the full article.
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