This is your Mariners Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of July 13, 2021.
A Look at Mariners Pitchers’ Contact Metrics
Erik Swanson
Hitters hit 3% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Erik Swanson is 88.8 and the average launch angle is 22.9 degrees. Hitters hit 3% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. His extremely high fly ball rate (57%) this season requires him to keep the ball in the ballpark. Out of all the contacted balls in play, 24% of hits are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 26.7% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 23.3% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 10.0% of the time.
Kendall Graveman
Hitters hit 21% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Kendall Graveman is 87.9 and the average launch angle is 6.9 degrees. Hitters hit 21% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 25% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 6% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 35.8% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 13.4% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 9.0% of the time.
Paul Sewald
Hitters hit 26% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Paul Sewald is 85.2 and the average launch angle is 19.5 degrees. Hitters hit 26% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 45% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 10% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 31.3% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 16.7% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 10.4% of the time.
Casey Sadler
Hitters hit 10% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Casey Sadler is 87.7 and the average launch angle is 15.9 degrees. Hitters hit 10% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 47% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 14% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 40.0% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 16.7% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 6.7% of the time.
Drew Steckenrider
Hitters hit 20% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Drew Steckenrider is 90.4 and the average launch angle is 14.4 degrees. Hitters hit 20% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 40% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 18% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 35.4% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 15.9% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 7.3% of the time.
JT Chargois
Hitters hit 22% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off JT Chargois is 88.3 and the average launch angle is 14.8 degrees. Hitters hit 22% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 34% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 14% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 31.3% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 18.8% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 9.4% of the time.
Hector Santiago
Hitters hit 19% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Hector Santiago is 88.5 and the average launch angle is 12.1 degrees. Hitters hit 19% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 37% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 8% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 31.3% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 6.0% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 3.0% of the time.
Yusei Kikuchi
Hitters hit 20% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Yusei Kikuchi is 90.8 and the average launch angle is 6.5 degrees. Hitters hit 20% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 28% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 4% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 30.1% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 12.0% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 9.3% of the time.
Chris Flexen
Hitters hit 18% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Chris Flexen is 89.5 and the average launch angle is 9.2 degrees. Hitters hit 18% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 34% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 8% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 31.4% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 16.6% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 6.9% of the time.
Logan Gilbert
Hitters hit 21% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Logan Gilbert is 91.1 and the average launch angle is 18.2 degrees. Hitters hit 21% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 45% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 5% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 30.5% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 14.1% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 8.6% of the time.
Justin Dunn
Hitters hit 15% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Justin Dunn is 89.4 and the average launch angle is 20.0 degrees. Hitters hit 15% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 51% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 13% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 33.8% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 19.1% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 8.8% of the time.
Keynan Middleton
Hitters hit 15% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Keynan Middleton is 90.0 and the average launch angle is 20.7 degrees. Hitters hit 15% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 54% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 9% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 30.8% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 13.8% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 10.8% of the time.
Anthony Misiewicz
Hitters hit 20% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Anthony Misiewicz is 92.1 and the average launch angle is 12.9 degrees. Hitters hit 20% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 36% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 9% of balls in play are infield fly balls. When you give up an extremely high hard hit ball rate (41.8%) it is not an encouraging sign as these balls usually end up being extra base hits. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 9.9% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 8.8% of the time.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“After selecting established college athletes in the first round of the last five MLB Drafts (Kyle Lewis, Mercer ’16; Evan White, Kentucky ’17; Logan Gilbert, Stetson ’18; George Kirby, Elon ’19; Emerson Hancock, Georgia ’20), the Seattle Mariners turned heads in the first round of the 2021 Draft on Sunday by selecting high school catcher Harry Ford with the 12th overall selection. Although the Mariners took him as a “Catcher”, Ford is an incredible athlete. If Ford can enter the organization with a plan to develop his utility skills, and continue to grow his offensive game, he projects as a better player than Nola and will also enter the big leagues much earlier. I have hope that Evan White will be the long-term answer for the Mariners at first base.”
“Round 6, 174th overall: Bryan Woo, RHP, Cal Poly Fun fact: He was college teammates with current Mariners No. • Draft Central Let’s break down all nine picks made by the Mariners on Monday: Round 2, 48th overall: Edwin Arroyo, SS, Central Pointe Christian Academy (Kissimmee, Fla.) Notable skill: Switch-hitting shortstops don’t necessarily grow on trees, but that’s precisely what Seattle snagged when it went with another high schooler to open Day 2. Fun fact: When he was 11 years old, Arroyo began pitching left-handed in games even though he naturally throws with his right. Just in case I get hurt or something, I have that left arm.” Round 3, 83rd overall: Michael Morales, RHP, East Pennsboro High School (Enola, Pa.) Notable skill: Morales has a three-pitch mix and a decent enough acumen with how to best use it.”
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