This is your Diamondbacks Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of July 22, 2021.
A Look at Diamondbacks Pitchers’ Horizontal Movement on Pitches
Humberto Castellanos
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 3.8 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 5.1 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He tends to get less horizontal movement on his slider than most pitchers as his horizontal movement is 1.0 inches on average for each pitch.
Taylor Widener
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 3.5 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 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 2.8 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Taylor Clarke
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 3.4 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 8.2 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 4.3 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He tends to get less horizontal movement on his slider than most pitchers as his horizontal movement is 1.3 inches on average for each pitch.
Zac Gallen
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 7.7 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 5.1 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 4.8 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Joe Mantiply
In absolute terms, his Four Seam Fastball has far more horizontal movement than most pitchers, it gets 7.3 inches of horizontal movement each time.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 10.0 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 4.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Jake Faria
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 2.6 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 3.7 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He tends to get less horizontal movement on his slider than most pitchers as his horizontal movement is 1.1 inches on average for each pitch.
Caleb Smith
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 6.9 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 8.5 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a curveball 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 slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 2.2 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Merrill Kelly
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 8.8 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 5.4 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
Luke Weaver
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 4.0 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.4 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a curveball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 2.7 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
Joakim Soria
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 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 9.6 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a slider that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.8 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
Madison Bumgarner
He features a Four Seam Fastball that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 5.1 inches of horizontal movement per pitch.
He features a changeup that generates above-average horizontal movement to test the strike zone edges, it is 7.1 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.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“D-backs activate Tyler Clippard, claim Ty Tice from Braves From the article: Arizona signed Clippard over the offseason. Here we are coming full circle getting back out to high school sports.” Snek Byte: Snakes look like monsters as fungal disease spreads in U.S. He’s thrown eight innings of four-run ball between Toronto and Atlanta this season, his first with any big league experience. We need to be open-minded to anything that’s going to come our way.” D-backs announce weekend starting rotation, several roster moves From the article: “We’re finally getting some continuity,” Lovullo said during Wednesday’s pregame availability.”
Above is the summary of: Snake Bytes 7/22: A Four Pack… tap or click to check out the full article.
“Pfaadt would strike out 11 hitters in the game, but would also allow a pair of solo homers. Hillsboro would have a chance in the 9th, as the first two hitters reached. They had a chance to end it in the 9th as Stone Garrett was able to reach 3rd with 1 out, but a groundout and strikeout would prevent him from scoring the winning run. Undeterred, Jancarlos Cintron would smack a 2-run homer in the 8th and a Ryder Jones sacrifice fly would plate the tying run in the 9th.”
Above is the summary of: Diamondbacks Minor League Recap 7/21/2021… tap or click to check out the full article.
“Daulton Varsho and Nick Ahmed hit back to back doubles to get the first run back, and the bases became loaded after a HBP and walk to Bumgarner. A ground ball from Rojas led Ahmed to being out at home, but Kole Calhoun walked with the bases loaded to get the second run and take the lead right back 4-3. The D-backs took their first lead of the game in the 3rd, much like Polanco, Rojas singled and stole 2nd, but Peralta doubled to right scoring Rojas and giving the D-backs a 2-1 lead. Gregory Polanco hit a single and stole second, and after the second out, Jared Oliva singled to right scoring Polanco for the first run of the game, 1-0.”
Above is the summary of: Diamondbacks 6, Pirates 4 – How Sweep it is… tap or click to check out the full article.
““I feel good,” Smith said. “I was looking for a fastball,” Smith said. “Me and [Varsho] have hit back to back for three or four years in the Minor Leagues, and we never got to hit back-to-back home runs,” Smith said. And then he kind of just threw a changeup up.”
Above is the summary of: D-backs’ back-to-back jacks secure sweep… tap or click to check out the full article.
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