This is your Nationals Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of July 29, 2021.
A Look at Nationals Pitchers’ Horizontal Movement on Pitches
Ryne Harper
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 0.3 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a changeup in his arsenal of pitches.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.2 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 8.3 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Daniel Hudson
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 5.7 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 10.2 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
He tends to get less horizontal movement on his slider than most pitchers as his horizontal movement is 1.5 inches on average for each pitch.
Max Scherzer
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 6.0 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 8.9 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 8.4 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 1.8 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Paolo Espino
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 2.0 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.2 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.2 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
In absolute terms, his slider has far more horizontal movement than most pitchers, it gets 10.7 inches of horizontal movement each time.
Kyle Finnegan
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 6.8 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a changeup in his arsenal of pitches.
He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 2.4 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Brad Hand
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 6.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a changeup in his arsenal of pitches.
He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 9.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Joe Ross
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 3.2 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.8 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 2.1 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Kyle McGowin
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 4.3 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 6.7 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 5.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Stephen Strasburg
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 4.4 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 8.7 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 8.9 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
Austin Voth
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 2.8 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 5.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 8.4 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
Jefry Rodriguez
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 3.9 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 6.7 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He tends to get less horizontal movement on his curve than most pitchers as his horizontal movement is 2.3 inches on average for each pitch.
He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
Wander Suero
He does not feature a Four Seam Fastball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.0 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 5.9 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
Jon Lester
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 3.1 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 6.4 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 6.0 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
Sam Clay
He does not feature a Four Seam Fastball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 8.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 6.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
Erick Fedde
He does not feature a Four Seam Fastball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 8.8 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“5:05 pm: There are twelve total positive cases, manager Dave Martinez told reporters (including Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post). Those are four players (including Turner) and eight staff members. Eleven of the twelve have been vaccinated, according to Martinez. Fortunately, no one involved feels seriously ill, which the skipper attributed to the high vaccination…”
Above is the summary of: Phillies – Nationals Game Postponed Due To COVID Issues… tap or click to check out the full article.
“Martinez said he had the players who tested negative get on the bus and return to the hotel immediately following the decision to postpone the game. Martinez said the majority of the dozen who tested positive have been vaccinated. That’s something I’m going to talk to Mike about,” Martinez said. Martinez said he will discuss roster additions with general manager Mike Rizzo when he gets back to his Philadelphia hotel on Wednesday night.”
Above is the summary of: Nats to undergo further testing; DH on Thurs…. tap or click to check out the full article.
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