This is your Mariners Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of July 16, 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 93.4 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 5.9. 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 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 86.6 miles per hour.
Hector Santiago
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 90.9 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 throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 82.2 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.
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 89.1 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.
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.
Keynan Middleton
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 95.2 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 8.0. 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 85.0 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 13.0 MPH difference. He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“Nationals: Mack Anglin, RHP (13th round) We certainly could have gone with 11th overall pick Brady House here, but the potential for the Nats to add Anglin in the 13th round is just too great. Mets: Kumar Rocker, RHP (1st round) Could this be anyone else? Sure, it wasn’t out of the realm of possibility that the Vanderbilt right-hander could drop to the Mets at No. Rockies: Jaden Hill, RHP (2nd round) After getting the toolsy high school outfielder Benny Montgomery in Round 1, the Rockies rolled the dice on Hill, who had Tommy John surgery this spring. Pirates: Bubba Chandler, RHP (3rd round) We had Chandler, an exciting two-way player who could have also played football at Clemson, all over our first-round mocks, but the Pirates managed to get him in Round 3 (where he’ll undoubtedly sign for well above slot).”
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