This is your Mariners Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of July 09, 2021.
A Look at Mariners Pitchers’ Velocity Metrics
Erik Swanson
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 94.9 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 features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 86.7 miles per hour.
Kendall Graveman
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 Kendall Graveman wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 7.1. 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 87.7 miles per hour.
Paul Sewald
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 92.4 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 81.6 miles per hour.
Casey Sadler
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 93.0 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 13.2 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 87.8 miles per hour.
Drew Steckenrider
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 93.3 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Drew Steckenrider wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 5.8. 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 80.5 miles per hour.
JT Chargois
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 95.8 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 features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 86.5 miles per hour.
Hector Santiago
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 91.0 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 9.0. 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 throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 82.3 miles per hour.
Yusei Kikuchi
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 95.6 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 83.1 miles per hour.
Logan Gilbert
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 95.0 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup is 16.1, which is over 10 MPH and that is highly desired as the changeup is a more sudden change in velocity. His Four Seam Fastball varies greatly in velocity from his Curveball. This difference in speeds really can mess with opposing hitters as far as their timing is concerned. This difference is 21.2 miles per hour! He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 81.7 miles per hour.
Keynan Middleton
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 95.1 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Keynan Middleton wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 7.9. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 85.0 miles per hour.
Justin Dunn
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 93.7 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Justin Dunn wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 4.0. 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 13.5 MPH difference. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 84.1 miles per hour.
Chris Flexen
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 92.7 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 9.9. This is rather average for a MLB pitcher. 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 89.2 miles per hour.
Anthony Misiewicz
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 94.2 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 12.9 MPH difference. He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
” “I think it’s just something that you have to be able to do, whether you’re comfortable with it or not,” Gilbert said. So I felt like it’s just essential to be able to go to both sides of the plate.” But for Gilbert against the Yanks, it was pure adrenaline-driven aggression from a pitcher who was barely out of high school when Stanton and Judge won the T-Mobile Home Run Derby in back-to-back years in 2016 and ’17, and DJ LeMahieu was winning his first of two batting titles. “It just came down to the execution when it’s two pitches like that,” Gilbert said. But the fastball and slider felt good.” But back to his heater: Against a Yanks lineup that has homered 76 times against fastballs, tied for sixth most in the Majors, Gilbert didn’t shy from throwing his over the plate and forcing them to catch up to his high-90s velocity, with 46 of his 63 thrown on Thursday at 95 mph or higher, including his fastest pitch of the season (98.6 mph) to Aaron Judge.”
““I think he’s going to be down for a little while,” Servais said. Mariners manager Scott Servais said before Thursday’s series finale against the Yankees that he did not anticipate Sheffield starting when he’s first eligible to come off the IL on July 21, when the club is in Colorado. Servais lobbies for Crawford J.P. “I also do understand that Kevin Cash does not make the final call,” Servais said.”
“(Last updated: July 7) UTIL Sam Haggerty (right shoulder inflammation) Expected return: TBD Haggerty was transferred to the 60-day IL on June 7 and has not taken part in any baseball activity. (Last updated: July 7) 60-day IL CF Kyle Lewis (right meniscus tear) Expected return: Months Lewis has been working out regularly with the Major League training staff at T-Mobile Park, but he has yet to ramp up any baseball activity, and he likely won’t for some time. (Last updated: July 8) RHP Justin Dunn (right shoulder strain) Expected return: Possibly a few weeks Dunn began throwing up to 60 feet on July 6 and will continue to do so until the All-Star break, an encouraging sign given that this is the second time this season he’s been sidelined with a shoulder issue. (Last updated: July 7) RHP Casey Sadler (right shoulder inflammation) Expected return: Possibly a few weeks Sadler has been regularly throwing bullpen sessions and could be nearing a rehab assignment early in the second half.”
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