This is your Orioles Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of July 29, 2021.
A Look at Orioles Pitchers’ Horizontal Movement on Pitches
Cole Sulser
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 4.9 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.7 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 9.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 2.9 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
John Means
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 3.8 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.9 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 2.0 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Tanner Scott
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 2.4 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a changeup in his arsenal of pitches.
He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 3.3 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Spenser Watkins
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 0.2 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 6.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He tends to get less horizontal movement on his curve than most pitchers as his horizontal movement is 0.2 inches on average for each pitch.
He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 3.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Paul Fry
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 3.3 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 8.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 8.1 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Tyler Wells
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 2.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.8 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 4.2 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 2.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Dillon Tate
In absolute terms, his Four Seam Fastball has far more horizontal movement than most pitchers, it gets 7.4 inches of horizontal movement each time.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 9.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
He tends to get less horizontal movement on his slider than most pitchers as his horizontal movement is 1.4 inches on average for each pitch.
Alex Wells
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 4.4 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 5.8 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He tends to get less horizontal movement on his slider than most pitchers as his horizontal movement is 1.0 inches on average for each pitch.
Bruce Zimmermann
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 3.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 9.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He tends to get less horizontal movement on his curve than most pitchers as his horizontal movement is 0.8 inches on average for each pitch.
He tends to get less horizontal movement on his slider than most pitchers as his horizontal movement is 0.8 inches on average for each pitch.
Adam Plutko
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 2.8 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a changeup in his arsenal of pitches.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 6.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 2.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“It may be recency bias, but McKenna needs more playing time and more late-game opportunities. So maybe O’s manager Brandon Hyde is deploying McKenna perfectly, for the time being, by picking his spots late in games to insert the young outfielder. The 2021 season has brought the first MLB exposure for Orioles outfielder Ryan McKenna. But McKenna has come on as a late-inning replacement for Stewart twice in that time span as well.”
Above is the summary of: Ryan McKenna providing late game spark for the Orioles… tap or click to check out the full article.
““I thought about Mo a lot, all day,” Mancini said. “It was a really good night for us,” Mancini said. “I don’t think this was my last game here,” Mancini said. “I expect to stay here and I hope to,” Mancini said.”
Above is the summary of: ‘Pumped’ Mancini lifts emotional HR in win… tap or click to check out the full article.
“Prospect promotions While Rutschman stays put, the Orioles promoted two of their Top 30 prospects per MLB Pipeline this week, and five others: • No. Get them on the field, get them moving around and see how their legs are and make a decision in the next couple days.” The decision on Akin will be whether to reinsert him into the rotation, place him in the bullpen or allow him to start regularly at Triple-A Norfolk. There is also a chance Rutschman could remain at Bowie through the summer, if only to get further acquainted with top pitching prospects Grayson Rodriguez and DL Hall there. For that reason, it’s fair to assume he might earn a promotion to Triple-A Norfolk at some point over the next two months, though the Orioles’ continues struggles at the big league level make a Major League promotion highly unlikely.”
Above is the summary of: Santander, Akin clear COVID-19 protocols… tap or click to check out the full article.
“He’s now batting .309 with 24 RBIs in 25 Triple-A games. 10), Double-A Tulsa A pair of Tulsa teammates both launched home runs and notched multihit games on Wednesday, accounting for seven of Tulsa’s 12 runs. He’s batting .250 with 11 RBIs and three homers in his past 10 games. 81), Double-A Tulsa Jacob Amaya, SS (No.”
Above is the summary of: No. 12 prospect pins gem for Norfolk… tap or click to check out the full article.
“NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST D-backs: Corbin Martin, RHP (No. NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL Brewers: Patrick Weigel, RHP (No. The 27-year-old right-hander overcame Tommy John surgery in 2017 to make his Major League debut last season and has made three appearances for Milwaukee in 2021. AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL Twins: Jhoan Duran, RHP (No.”
Above is the summary of: The best prospects acquired in trades… tap or click to check out the full article.
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