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Working back through McKenzie’s start... both hits allowed were on first pitches. Castro HR on a change, Candelario double on a heater.
First pitches last night:
14 FB
2 CH
1 SL
4 CB
He introduced the first pitch curve AFTER the Castro HR and leaned on it periodically.
First pitches last night:
14 FB
2 CH
1 SL
4 CB
He introduced the first pitch curve AFTER the Castro HR and leaned on it periodically.
This was readily apparent in these adjustments.
The other thing I would point out:
Because of this preparation, CLE developed pitchers never *look* overwhelmed. Mentally, they are ready to attack.
Bieber, Civale, Plesac, etc. Was obvious with McKenzie last night, too. https://twitter.com/b_gumbo30/status/1297339790149525504
The other thing I would point out:
Because of this preparation, CLE developed pitchers never *look* overwhelmed. Mentally, they are ready to attack.
Bieber, Civale, Plesac, etc. Was obvious with McKenzie last night, too. https://twitter.com/b_gumbo30/status/1297339790149525504
Jim hits the nail on an important note here...
Because of McKenzie’s frame/release point/deception, his 94-95 actually plays 95-96.
This is key because league-wide effectiveness depends a lot on a mph here and there.
2019 League wOBA vs 94-95mph
0.344
vs 95-96
0.331 https://twitter.com/jimpeteehc/status/1297315577405505537
Because of McKenzie’s frame/release point/deception, his 94-95 actually plays 95-96.
This is key because league-wide effectiveness depends a lot on a mph here and there.
2019 League wOBA vs 94-95mph
0.344
vs 95-96
0.331 https://twitter.com/jimpeteehc/status/1297315577405505537
Spin rate, perceived velocity, command, plus curve, passable change/slider.
It’s hard to check the excitement with McKenzie. Cleveland has made stars out of guys with raw tools that don’t come close to this, so let’s see what’s in this bag.
It’s hard to check the excitement with McKenzie. Cleveland has made stars out of guys with raw tools that don’t come close to this, so let’s see what’s in this bag.
