This is your White Sox Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of July 23, 2021.
A Look at White Sox Pitchers’ Velocity Metrics
Michael Kopech
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 96.6 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Michael Kopech wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 6.6. 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 84.5 miles per hour.
Lance Lynn
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 93.5 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 12.4 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 88.5 miles per hour.
Ryan Burr
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 94.7 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 78.1 miles per hour.
Carlos Rodon
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 96.0 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup is 10.3, which is over 10 MPH and that is highly desired as the changeup is a more sudden change in velocity. 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 86.3 miles per hour.
Liam Hendriks
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 97.5 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 11.9 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 88.9 miles per hour.
Jose Ruiz
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 97.0 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Jose Ruiz wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 7.6. 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 90.2 miles per hour.
Garrett Crochet
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 96.8 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Garrett Crochet wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 5.0. 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 84.9 miles per hour.
Lucas Giolito
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 94.0 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup is 12.4, which is over 10 MPH and that is highly desired as the changeup is a more sudden change in velocity. 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 12.8 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 86.1 miles per hour.
Dylan Cease
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 is 18.1, which is over 10 MPH and that is highly desired as the changeup is a more sudden change in velocity. 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 85.5 miles per hour.
Aaron Bummer
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 95.9 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Aaron Bummer wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 5.9. 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 83.5 miles per hour.
Dallas Keuchel
He is not a hard thrower at all, he is one of the softest throwers in Major League Baseball and he averages 87.6 miles per hour on his Fastball. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 8.1. 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. His slider is among the slowest in velocity. It is just 77.0 miles per hour.
Codi Heuer
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 96.5 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 9.1. 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 87.5 miles per hour.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“The problem is that the Rays are a team that the White Sox could face in the playoffs and the Twins will not be there. Cruz and the Rays can help the White Sox take an even bigger lead in the division if the Sox play well against the Milwaukee Brewers. The White Sox have three more games with each team in the regular season this year. Either way, there is a chance that the White Sox and Rays meet up for postseason play.”
“Chicago split the two games with the Red Sox. He also said publicly the White Sox were more concerned with public relations and uniforms than winning games. Sale was upset that he had to wear a throwback Sox pajama style jersey as part of a promotion for the game. the Red Sox at Comiskey Park, and in doing so set the record for most appearances by a pitcher.”
“La Russa spoke of reaching out to Mercedes following Wednesday’s 7-2 loss to the Twins, when La Russa first heard the news of Mercedes’ initial Instagram post. But La Russa also has been one of Mercedes’ staunchest supporters. Manager Tony La Russa was critical of Mercedes’ actions the following day, focusing, in part, on the fact that Mercedes did not follow the sign given to him. The White Sox would not be where they are today without Mercedes’ unreal April, but there would have been no chance for that unreal April without La Russa giving Mercedes the opportunity to serve as the designated hitter beginning with the White Sox first series of the season in Anaheim.”
Bet on the White Sox
| Sportsbook | Moneyline Odds | Under | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | Chicago White Sox -138 | 9 +100 | 9 -120 |
| Bovada | Chicago White Sox -140 | 9 +100 | 9 -120 |
| GtBets | Chicago White Sox -138 | 9 +100 | 9 -120 |
| JazzSports | Chicago White Sox -137 | 9 -120 | 9 +100 |
| Mybookie.ag | Chicago White Sox -140 | 9 +100 | 9 -120 |
| SportsInteraction | Chicago White Sox -146 | 9 +101 | 9 -121 |
| WagerWeb | Chicago White Sox -138 | 9 +100 | 9 -120 |
| YouWager | Chicago White Sox -142 | 9 +104 | 9 -117 |