This is your Red Sox Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of July 13, 2021.
A Look at Red Sox Pitchers’ Contact Metrics
Garrett Whitlock
Hitters hit 20% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Garrett Whitlock is 88.3 and the average launch angle is 6.4 degrees. Hitters hit 20% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 29% 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 18.8% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 5.1% of the time.
Hirokazu Sawamura
Hitters hit 17% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Hirokazu Sawamura is 90.8 and the average launch angle is 14.3 degrees. Hitters hit 17% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 37% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 15% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 33.3% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 17.2% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 11.8% of the time.
Matt Barnes
Hitters hit 12% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Matt Barnes is 88.1 and the average launch angle is 16.2 degrees. Hitters hit 12% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 44% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 23% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 26.1% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 24.6% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 8.7% of the time.
Adam Ottavino
Hitters hit 20% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Adam Ottavino is 84.0 and the average launch angle is 7.6 degrees. Hitters hit 20% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 32% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 17% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 19.1% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 25.5% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 2.1% of the time.
Darwinzon Hernandez
Hitters hit 22% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Darwinzon Hernandez is 87.3 and the average launch angle is 10.3 degrees. Hitters hit 22% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 32% 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 31.0% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 19.7% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 4.2% of the time.
Nathan Eovaldi
Hitters hit 26% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Nathan Eovaldi is 87.7 and the average launch angle is 11.1 degrees. Hitters hit 26% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 30% 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 26.5% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 16.1% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 5.8% of the time.
Josh Taylor
Hitters hit 30% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Josh Taylor is 87.9 and the average launch angle is 12.3 degrees. Hitters hit 30% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 32% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 12% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 21.5% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 22.8% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 7.6% of the time.
Martin Perez
Hitters hit 24% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Martin Perez is 88.1 and the average launch angle is 10.7 degrees. Hitters hit 24% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 33% 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 30.2% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 19.0% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 8.2% of the time.
Phillips Valdez
Hitters hit 17% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Phillips Valdez is 87.5 and the average launch angle is 2.8 degrees. Hitters hit 17% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 22% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 7% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 27.3% 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 4.5% of the time.
Nick Pivetta
Hitters hit 19% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Nick Pivetta is 89.9 and the average launch angle is 17.8 degrees. Hitters hit 19% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 45% 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 33.2% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 15.0% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 8.9% of the time.
Tanner Houck
Hitters hit 20% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Tanner Houck is 86.8 and the average launch angle is 9.4 degrees. Hitters hit 20% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 27% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 12% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 37.5% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 21.9% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 9.4% of the time.
Garrett Richards
Hitters hit 22% of their contacted balls in play as line drives. The average exit velocity on all hits off Garrett Richards is 91.9 and the average launch angle is 10.6 degrees. Hitters hit 22% of their contacted balls in play as ground balls. Hitters hit 30% of their contacted balls in play as fly balls and 12% of balls in play are infield fly balls. Hitters hit the ball hard on 38.1% of their contacted balls in play. Balls put in play by hitters were considered soft contact made 16.1% of the time. Hitters are making the swings that hit the sweet spot of the bat 8.0% of the time.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“Matt Barnes and the Red Sox wisely put pen to paper On Sunday, the Red Sox announced that they had come to terms with Matt Barnes on a contract extension that will see the closer stay in Boston through the 2023 season. 4 in MLB Draft Boston Red Sox: Bizzaro World of reliever Adam Ottavino Red Sox News: Matt Barnes agrees to 2-year contract extension At times I’ve been one of Barnes’ biggest supporters and other times one of his biggest critics. The fireballer earned his first All-Star nod this year as well and is one of five members of the Red Sox to be honored in Colorado. It’s a win for the Red Sox as they’d surely be paying far more for a top-end reliever or closer in free agency and can now use the freed-up cash to fix another one of their deficiencies.”
“4 in MLB Draft Boston Red Sox: Bizzaro World of reliever Adam Ottavino Red Sox News: Matt Barnes agrees to 2-year contract extension This offseason the Red Sox management has to evaluate Bogaerts’s contract and attempt to start the renegotiation train with Boras. Devers will be in arbitration and apparently is delighted to be a member of the Red Sox. That has dramatically changed and the Red Sox have one if not the best in Xander Bogaerts. contract but may not be far off.”
“We have the third round of the draft today kicking off at noon, and it should be some rapid-fire picks. Unlike the last couple of days, we’re not going to do individual posts for all of the picks here today. We’ll have two posts, one for picks 11-15, and another for picks 16-20. The good news, for me at least is, is that there are only 10 rounds today.”
“The outfielder doesn’t have as much upside as Miguel Bleis, the best player on the Red squad, who got the most money in last year’s signing period, but Chacon got the top bonus back in July of 2019 with a $900,000 bonus. DSL Blue W 3-1 Juan Chacon, RF: 1-2, 1 3B, 1 BB, 1 R Armando Sierra, LF: 1-2, 1 HR, 1 R, 1 RBI Johnfrank Salazar, SS: 1-2, 1 R, 1 RBI Yordanny Monegro (SP): 2.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 4 K Irving Medina (W): 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K DSL Red PPD The DSL season got underway on Monday as well, although only one of the two Red Sox squads was able to get their game in. He’s not got 16 strikeouts and two walks over 10 1⁄3 innings this year. And finally, Gonzalez absolutely shoved bouncing back from a tough outing last time in which he allowed five runs over 1 1⁄3 innings.”
“Round 3, 75th overall: Tyler McDonough, 2B, NC State Notable skills: Defensive versatility allowed him to play catcher in high school and center field, second base and third base in college. • Draft Tracker: Complete pick-by-pick coverage Boston also took the versatile Tyler McDonough from North Carolina State in the third round and a high school pitcher from Puerto Rico with projectability in righty Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz. Fun fact: Hickey was one of two players to start all 60 games for the 2021 Gators, dividing his time between catcher (40 starts), first base (four), third base (five) and DH (11). Round 4, 105th overall: Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz, RHP, Leadership Christian Academy (Puerto Rico) Notable skills: He has a high leg lift in his delivery with good mechanics to create strong arm speed.”
““I love fashion,” said Mayer. “I think David Ortiz for sure,” said Mayer. I just like looking good.” The Red Sox think they’re also going to be looking pretty good once Mayer completes his development within the organization. That’s why I liked the Yankees,” said Mayer.”
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