This is your Diamondbacks Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of July 09, 2021.
A Look at Diamondbacks Pitchers’ Velocity Metrics
Humberto Castellanos
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 90.2 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Humberto Castellanos wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 6.7. His Four Seam Fastball has an above average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is helpful in the art of pitching. His slider is among the slowest in velocity. It is just 76.3 miles per hour.
Taylor Widener
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 93.0 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Taylor Widener wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 6.3. 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 85.1 miles per hour.
Caleb Smith
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 91.5 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 9.6. This is rather average for a MLB pitcher. 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 13.6 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 84.5 miles per hour.
Taylor Clarke
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 95.6 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Taylor Clarke wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 6.5. 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 87.8 miles per hour.
Zac Gallen
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 Zac Gallen wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 7.2. 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 13.6 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 84.8 miles per hour.
Joakim Soria
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 92.9 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. 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 22.5 miles per hour! He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 77.9 miles per hour.
Joe Mantiply
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 91.1 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Joe Mantiply 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 throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 80.5 miles per hour.
Luke Weaver
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 93.4 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 8.4. This is rather average for a MLB pitcher. 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 13.9 MPH difference. He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
Merrill Kelly
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 91.8 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Merrill Kelly wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 4.9. 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 10.5 MPH difference. He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
Jake Faria
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 91.9 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 84.5 miles per hour.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“The lead didn’t last long, as Arizona allowed six runs over the next two innings, including a long seventh inning in which the Rockies tallied four runs on five hits and a hit-by-pitch before the D-backs could record an out. For six-plus innings in Thursday afternoon’s series finale against the Rockies at Chase Field, the D-backs matched the ingredients of Wednesday’s victory with a sweep now on the line: strong starting pitching and quality at-bats. Provided that the team continues to scratch runs across and its starters continue to do their jobs, Arizona will need its bullpen to handle pitching in long relief and hold close games in place. Good at-bats The D-backs’ offense managed 13 runs across the three games, which was nearly enough for the three-game sweep.”
“(Last updated: June 15) 60-day IL OF Kole Calhoun (left hamstring surgery) Expected return: TBD Per manager Torey Lovullo, Calhoun took “four or five at-bats” on July 6, and will be off on July 7 ahead of being scheduled to play in an Arizona Complex League game on July 8. (Last updated: July 7) RHP Luke Weaver (right shoulder strain) Expected return: TBD Weaver has begun playing catch “anywhere from 60-90 feet,” per manager Torey Lovullo. (Last updated: July 8) LHP Madison Bumgarner (left shoulder inflammation) Expected return: TBD Bumgarner threw a 21-pitch bullpen session on July 7. (Last updated: July 7) RHP Tyler Clippard (right shoulder capsule sprain) Expected return: TBD Originally scheduled to pitch in the Arizona Complex League, Clippard participated in a simulated “B” game instead on July 6.”
“Dodgers prospect stats » Phillies: Logan O’Hoppe, C (No. The top Dodgers prospect had a brief stint with the Major League club in May before being sent back down, but the 22-year-old has hit .301 in Triple-A since then and has reached base safely in his past 11 games. 41), Triple-A Oklahoma City Ruiz cracked his 12th homer of the season (this one went off the video board!) as part of his first four-hit game of the season, driving in his 29th and 30th runs of the season on a solo shot and a single. The 2018 Draft pick collected four hits in a game for the first time since 2018, going 4-for-5 at the plate with a homer, two RBIs and four runs scored.”
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