This is your Braves Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of July 23, 2021.
A Look at Braves Pitchers’ Velocity Metrics
Jesse Chavez
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 91.3 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 82.6 miles per hour.
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 11.9 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 87.4 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 8.3. 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.
Tyler Matzek
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 95.9 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.
Kyle Muller
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 93.9 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Kyle Muller wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 5.8. 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 13.0 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 87.0 miles per hour.
Edgar Santana
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 features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 86.7 miles per hour.
Will Smith
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 92.9 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 82.2 miles per hour.
Ian Anderson
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 94.9 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Ian Anderson wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 6.7. 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 14.1 MPH difference. He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
Tucker Davidson
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 93.0 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Tucker Davidson wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 7.5. 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 14.2 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 86.9 miles per hour.
Charlie Morton
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 95.2 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 8.8. This is rather average for a MLB pitcher. 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.
Chris Martin
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 94.8 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. 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 83.3 miles per hour.
Max Fried
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 93.7 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 8.3. This is rather average for a MLB pitcher. His Four Seam Fastball has an above average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is helpful in the art of pitching. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 85.2 miles per hour.
Drew Smyly
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 92.5 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 13.5 MPH difference. He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
Jacob Webb
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 94.4 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup is 10.7, 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 81.7 miles per hour.
A.J. Minter
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 96.3 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 8.9. 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 89.0 miles per hour.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“More Braves News Prior to Thursday’s win, Brian Snitker gave an update on the status of several injured Braves. “He’s going to need to take live BPs, and obviously, play some rehab games and all that kind of stuff,” manager Brian Snitker said. Snitker said that d’Arnaud will need to play some rehab games but that he is progressing towards a return. MLB Trade Deadline The Tampa Bay Rays added a significant piece Thursday as they finalized a trade with the Minnesota Twins for DH Nelson Cruz.”
“He’s got power and he’s up there on the attack, which is good.” Morton finding stride Morton came out firing on Thursday, striking out two batters in each of the first three innings en route to an eight-strikeout performance. “The last week or so hadn’t gone great, but he’s what, [fifth] on our team in RBIs?” Snitker said before the game. He’s worked out there and he still continues to do his infield drills,” Snitker said. Perhaps just as important as the victory itself on Thursday was how Atlanta got the win.”
“Though Swanson was just 1-for-19 (.053) in those five games, Snitker said the move had more to do with getting Albies between the left-handed bats of Pederson and Freeman. “He said his shoulder felt really good,” Snitker said. “Everything’s really good,” Snitker said. Though it’s certainly a step in the right direction, d’Arnaud still has some boxes to check off before he’s ready to rejoin the Braves’ lineup.”
“(Last updated: July 20) RHP Mike Soroka (torn right Achilles) Expected return: Possibly July 2022 While walking into the home clubhouse at Truist Park on June 24, Soroka once again tore his right Achilles tendon. But still, you’re not going to rush something like this.” (Last updated: July 22) RHP Huascar Ynoa (fractured right hand) Expected return: Mid-August Ynoa threw 30 pitches of batting practice on July 22. (Last updated: July 19). (torn ACL) Expected return: Out for 2021 season Acuña sustained a torn right ACL on July 10 and underwent surgery on July 21 in Los Angeles.”
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