This is your Braves Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of August 20, 2021.
A Look at Braves Pitchers’ Velocity Metrics
Luke Jackson
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 95.8 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 features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 87.5 miles per hour.
Tyler Matzek
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 96.0 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 13.9 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 85.2 miles per hour.
Richard Rodriguez
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 93.1 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 throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 81.6 miles per hour.
Huascar Ynoa
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 96.7 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 8.2. 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 features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 85.1 miles per hour.
Jesse Chavez
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 91.1 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Jesse Chavez 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 82.7 miles per hour.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“He drove in three runs, two of which came off his first professional home run in the fourth inning. Augusta GreenJackets 5, Carolina Mudcats 6 — 7 innings; rain Box score Andrew Hoffman, SP: 3 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 4 K Justyn-Henry Malloy, 3B: 3-for-3, 1 HR, 2 R, 3 RBI, 1 BB, .294 BA, .840 OPS Cade Bunnell, 1B: 2-for-4, 1 R, 1 2B,, .217 BA, .811 OPS Vaughn Grissom, DH: 0-for-3, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SB, .308 BA, .846 OPS These two battled rains as well with a lengthy delay in the fifth inning and the umpires eventually calling it in the seventh. Gwinnett Stripers 8, Louisville Bats 1 Box score Kyle Wright, SP: 7 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 2-for-2, 1 3B, 1 R Drew Waters, LF: 1-for-3, 2 RBI, .251 BA, .757 OPS Eddie Rosario, CF: 0-for-5, 2 RBI, .069 BA, .272 OPS Johan Camargo, 1B: 1-for-5, 1 HR, 1 R, 1 RBI, .313 BA, .916 OPS Kyle Wright was the story here. He walked two, allowed two hits and let up the three runs Carolina needed to seal the comeback.”
“Jones began the season with the Braves but struggled and was released. More Braves News In Thursday’s Starting Nine, Cory McCartney takes a closer look at Atlanta’s infield group that closing in on franchise and MLB history with their recent power surge. The Braves have four prospects in MLB Pipeline’s updated Top 100 list. The Braves have won the first six games of their nine-game road trip and will now face the Orioles who have lost 15-straight games.”
“Smyly lasted just four innings in his last start and allowed six hits and three runs. He has allowed a combined 14 hits and eight runs in 14 innings in August and hasn’t made it past the fourth inning in two of his last three starts. Harvey allowed five hits and five runs in just 4 2/3 innings in his last start against the Rays. Fried allowed five hits and one earned run over six innings in his last start against the Nationals.”
“6), Triple-A Charlotte Sheets enjoyed his best day at the plate since being brought back up to Charlotte, filling up the box score with three hits, a homer, a double, a walk and three RBIs. The Louisville product has only played six Minor League games so far, but he’s slugging 1.105 with eight hits, seven runs scored, three homers and seven RBIs. White Sox prospect stats » Reds: Allan Cerda, OF (No. Yankees prospect stats » Pirates: Henry Davis, C (MLB No.”
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