This is your Rangers Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of September 01, 2021.
A Look at Rangers Pitchers’ Vertical Movement on Pitches
Joe Barlow
He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 10.2 inches of vertical movement.
He does not feature a changeup in his arsenal of pitches.
He features a curveball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to -6.4 inches.
He features a slider that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 3.5 inches of vertical movement.
John King
He does not feature a Four Seam Fastball.
He tends to get more sink on his changeup than most pitchers as his vertical movement is 2.5 inches.
He features a curveball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to -6.9 inches.
He tends to get more relative sink and lower pitch placement on his slider than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -4.0 inches.
Brett Martin
He tends to get more relative sink and lower pitch placement on his Four Seam Fastball than most pitchers as his vertical movement is 7.8 inches.
He does not feature a changeup in his arsenal of pitches.
He features a curveball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to -4.1 inches.
He features a slider that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 2.6 inches of vertical movement.
Taylor Hearn
He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 8.7 inches of vertical movement.
He features a changeup that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it is 3.1 inches.
He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
He features a slider that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 2.3 inches of vertical movement.
Spencer Patton
He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 8.0 inches of vertical movement.
He features a changeup that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it is 3.2 inches.
He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
He tends to get more relative sink and lower pitch placement on his slider than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -2.0 inches.
Dane Dunning
He does not feature a Four Seam Fastball.
He tends to get more sink on his changeup than most pitchers as his vertical movement is 2.5 inches.
He tends to get more drop on his curveball (this is desired especially with the 12-to-6 curveball) than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -10.3 inches.
He tends to get more relative sink and lower pitch placement on his slider than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -4.3 inches.
Josh Sborz
He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 10.1 inches of vertical movement.
He does not feature a changeup in his arsenal of pitches.
He tends to get more drop on his curveball (this is desired especially with the 12-to-6 curveball) than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -8.1 inches.
He tends to get more relative sink and lower pitch placement on his slider than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -0.5 inches.
Demarcus Evans
His Four Seam Fastball stands out because it is located higher in and out of the strike zone and has that desired “rise” to it that other pitchers would envy, it has a vertical movement of 11.8 inches.
He does not feature a changeup in his arsenal of pitches.
He features a curveball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to -2.1 inches.
He does not feature a slider.
Drew Anderson
He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 9.2 inches of vertical movement.
He features a changeup that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it is 4.3 inches.
He tends to get more drop on his curveball (this is desired especially with the 12-to-6 curveball) than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -8.6 inches.
He features a slider that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to -0.2 inches of vertical movement.
Kolby Allard
He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 8.7 inches of vertical movement.
He features a changeup that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it is 4.5 inches.
He features a curveball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to -6.5 inches.
He does not feature a slider.
Hyeon-jong Yang
He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 9.0 inches of vertical movement.
He features a changeup that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it is 4.4 inches.
He tends to get more drop on his curveball (this is desired especially with the 12-to-6 curveball) than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -10.5 inches.
He tends to get more relative sink and lower pitch placement on his slider than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -2.0 inches.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“The Rangers announced they’ve reinstated catcher Jonah Heim from the COVID-19 injured list. In a corresponding move, left-hander Hyeon-jong Yang was returned to Triple-A Round Rock. Heim has been out for a little more than a week in health and safety protocols. He’ll now return to the catching group, where he’ll be backed up by Jose Trevino and Yohel…”
Above is the summary of: Rangers Activate Jonah Heim From Injured List… tap or click to check out the full article.
“The Rangers close out the month of August on a three game winning streak. The Texas Rangers scored four runs and the Colorado Rockies scored three runs. Also, Adolis Garcia walked three times so this was anything but a usual baseball game. Ironically, the last time they won three games in a row before tonight, the streak began on the final day of July.”
Above is the summary of: 47-85 – Rangers hold on to topple Rockies 4-3… tap or click to check out the full article.
“Ragans allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks, striking out two in 5.2 IP. McCarty allowed four runs on four walks and a hit in 1.1 IP, striking out three and allowing a homer. Luke Schiltz allowed a run in 2.2 IP on two walks and two hits, striking out four. Jayce Easley had two hits and two walks.”
Above is the summary of: Minor league update for 8/31/21… tap or click to check out the full article.
“It’s the first time in his career that he’s hit home runs in consecutive games. “It’s just one hit to kind of get something going, get something freed up,” Woodward said. Ortiz said Taveras is organizing his body better and working on getting hits instead of trying to hit a home run in every at-bat. Taveras said on Monday that it felt good to get his confidence back on the big league stage.”
Above is the summary of: ‘With a little confidence,’ Taveras stays hot… tap or click to check out the full article.
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Above is the summary of: Injuries & Roster Moves: Heim activated… tap or click to check out the full article.
“Proctor hit two homers, his first multihomer game of the season. His first home run was a three-run knock in the first inning, putting Montgomery on the board first. It was the first time this season that the No. Head smacked two home runs, finishing the day 2-for-6 with two RBIs.”
Above is the summary of: Jung has huge game in Triple-A… tap or click to check out the full article.
“Dylan Lesko, RHP, Buford HS (Ga.) College commitment: Vanderbilt Lesko entered the summer as the perceived top prep arm in this class and he confirmed it at various stops. His fastball was up to 97 mph this summer and he has a big breaking ball and good feel for a changeup, with some thinking he could give Lesko a run for his money as the top high school arm in this class. Mcclatchy HS (Calif.) College commitment: Stanford Moore can really hit and has plenty of power from the left side of the plate. Ian Ritchie Jr., RHP, Bainbridge HS (Wash.) College commitment: UCLA Ritchie might have been more impressive last summer as an underclassman, but the top player from the Pacific Northwest still showcased a fastball that sat around 93 mph and touched 95.”
Above is the summary of: Top high school prospects for ’22 Draft… tap or click to check out the full article.
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