This is your Rangers Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of July 09, 2021.
A Look at Rangers Pitchers’ Velocity Metrics
Spencer Patton
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 93.5 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Spencer Patton 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 84.0 miles per hour.
Kyle Gibson
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 92.7 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Kyle Gibson wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 7.6. 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 13.3 MPH difference. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 83.3 miles per hour.
Brett Martin
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 93.4 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. 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 11.0 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 88.0 miles per hour.
Ian Kennedy
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 94.3 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Ian Kennedy wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 6.8. His Four Seam Fastball has an above average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is helpful in the art of pitching. He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
Kolby Allard
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 Kolby Allard wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 7.3. His Four Seam Fastball has an above average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is helpful in the art of pitching. He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.
John King
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 92.3 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup is 13.9, which is over 10 MPH and that is highly desired as the changeup is a more sudden change in velocity. 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 79.6 miles per hour.
Dane Dunning
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 90.5 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Dane Dunning wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 5.9. 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 11.9 MPH difference. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 80.0 miles per hour.
Josh Sborz
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 96.5 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 13.7 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 88.2 miles per hour.
Jordan Lyles
His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 92.8 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Jordan Lyles wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 6.3. 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 12.7 MPH difference. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 84.2 miles per hour.
Taylor Hearn
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 95.5 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 9.2. 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 84.1 miles per hour.
Mike Foltynewicz
He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 93.9 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 8.3. 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 throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 83.1 miles per hour.
Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…
“This is the first mock draft I’ve seen that has the Rangers taking Rocker at #2, though it wouldn’t be shocking if the Rangers went that direction. 2021 MLB Mock Draft: Keith Law has his latest mock draft out, and he has the Texas Rangers selecting Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker with the #2 pick. Law says that the Rangers also are in on Henry Davis, as well as the four players we have talked about as seeming to be the primary guys linked to Texas — Jordan Lawlar, Kahlil Watson, Marcelo Mayer and Jack Leiter. If Rocker doesn’t go to Texas he could drop as far as 10 or 11, which means that if you like Rocker about as much as the other guys you are picking from, you may be able to get the best discount from him on the signing bonus, allowing you more money to spend on other picks.”
“Other than that it’s all draft stuff this AM, with Chris Young saying Texas is looking to draft someone with “Ranger values,” which only makes me nervous. The Athletic lists the greatest draft pick in each franchise’s history. Evan Grant spent the Rangers’ off day answering email questions pertaining to Joey Gallo, the draft and the trade deadline. The Rangers start up their final series before the all-star break tonight, a three-game spin with the A’s.”
Above is the summary of: Friday Morning Rangers Links… tap or click to check out the full article.
“Martinez had two hits and three walks. Dylan MacLean started and gave up three runs in three innings with three walks and four Ks. Steele Walker had a hit and two walks. Derwin Barreto had a hit and two walks.”
Above is the summary of: Minor league update for 7/8/21… tap or click to check out the full article.
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