rangerssharks414
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I'm on my phone too, so stop with the excuses.
Dammit. I guess I have fat fingers...
(I never realized how fat my fingers were until I got a smartphone. And my hands are very small for someone my age.)
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Dammit. I guess I have fat fingers...
(I never realized how fat my fingers were until I got a smartphone. And my hands are very small for someone my age.)
BigMac1212
I feel...alone.
robert terwilliger
the bart, the
BigMac1212
I feel...alone.
robert terwilliger
the bart, the
a few other things changed as well but that 10 day dl is going to be the bane of the commissioner's office for the next five years.
https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/...new-cba-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-it/
https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/...new-cba-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-it/
Carolinas Identity*
I'm a bad troll...
I've been a baseball fan for forever, but just had something occur to me I am not sure about.
Situation: Pitcher makes his first appearance of the season, gives up a couple runs, but doesn't get anyone out, then gets pulled. How would you calculate his ERA? Cause he's allowed runs, but technically hasn't logged any innings?
Situation: Pitcher makes his first appearance of the season, gives up a couple runs, but doesn't get anyone out, then gets pulled. How would you calculate his ERA? Cause he's allowed runs, but technically hasn't logged any innings?
AdmiralsFan24
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BigMac1212
I feel...alone.
SJSharksfan39
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I haven't followed this thread so this question might already be asked. Why do pitchers warm up in the bullpen, but then warm up on the mound after. Aren't all mounds supposed to be standard and you should be used to throwing to your catcher. That would trim a minute at least if a pitcher just comes in and is ready to go.
GIN ANTONIC
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BigBadBruins7708
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yeah, usually its for a quick run through the signs and so the pitcher can get used to the background their throwing at (stands, wall, etc)
BigBadBruins7708
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really just depends what they started doing as kids. most kids are righty batters, so its more likely that's what you'll do too.
I do everything left handed except hitting and putting (yes, left handed clubs, but righty putter)
Hobnobs
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Im a relatively new baseball fan and this will be the first full season I will follow via sub to mlb.tv. The teams I follow because of reasons are the Braves and the Tigers. What Im wondering is what other games should I be on the lookout for? Big rival games, just pure quality games, you name it. In a nutshell, which games shouldnt I miss this season?
GIN ANTONIC
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Well... probably best to re-evaluate that whole Tigers thing right now. They are legit awful. It is cliche but Yankees - Red Sox is always good to watch. This year they are both powerhouses so tune in when they're playing each other or separately. Astros, Angels have great teams. The NL is wide open this year. D-Backs are looking great though.
rangerssharks414
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I would just say to look at the pitching matchups and go from there. If you are in a local market, the game will be blacked out.
Hobnobs
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WEll, I know Tigers are in rebuilding mode but they had a few nice games this season. Thanks for the pointers on the other teams.
Im in Sweden so no blackouts. How do I know a good pitching match up from a bad one?
GIN ANTONIC
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Look for these names...
Major League Leaderboards » 2018 » Pitchers » Dashboard | FanGraphs Baseball
Hobnobs
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Thanks man. I will. I will also try to study all these stats
and Verlander I ofc already know about
BigMac1212
I feel...alone.
How much does wind, elevation & climate effect whether a ballpark is a hitter's park, pitcher's park or neutral (if the third option even exists)?
rangerssharks414
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The wind blowing out (usually at Wrigley) obviously makes a difference. The ball carries more in hot and humid weather. And yes, there is such thing as a neutral park.
GIN ANTONIC
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I don't know if this is the best site for park factors but here's a list for 2018. You can look over the years, some parks fluctuate a bit but some have a reputation for a reason and it shows year after year.
2018 MLB Park Factors - Runs - Major League Baseball - ESPN
rangerssharks414
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Stupid question:
There is a runner on first with one out, and a ground ball is hit to the shortstop. He takes it to the bag himself and then throws to first for the double play. It's scored as 6-6-3, right? I've heard both 6-6-3 and 6-3 from different announcers. I was under the impression that a 6-3 double play is (usually) a line out to short, and the first baseman catches the force out when the runner doesn't get back.
There is a runner on first with one out, and a ground ball is hit to the shortstop. He takes it to the bag himself and then throws to first for the double play. It's scored as 6-6-3, right? I've heard both 6-6-3 and 6-3 from different announcers. I was under the impression that a 6-3 double play is (usually) a line out to short, and the first baseman catches the force out when the runner doesn't get back.
garnetpalmetto
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6-3. I've never heard or seen it notated any other way. The natural implication is that since the ball got from short to 1st that the shortstop records both an out and an assist and doesn't need to be notated twice.
Similarly let's say there's a play where there's a runner on first. The batter hits a line drive to the 1st baseman and the 1st baseman steps on the bag before the runner can return to 1st. I'd just record it as "3" rather than "3-3".
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Yeah it's a 6-3. Unless he throws it to himself
The same number wouldn't be there twice in a row since they aren't throwing it to themselves.
Also, don't look it at as a "stupid question". The number stuff can get confusing.
The same number wouldn't be there twice in a row since they aren't throwing it to themselves.
Also, don't look it at as a "stupid question". The number stuff can get confusing.
garnetpalmetto
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Yeah it's a 6-3. Unless he throws it to himself
The same number wouldn't be there twice in a row since they aren't throwing it to themselves.
Also, don't look it at as a "stupid question". The number stuff can get confusing.
Yup - now if it was an instance where the ball came back to him you'd add it. When you have rundowns between the bases you can oftentimes see it. I think the most complicated one I've scored in person was something like 5-6-5-6-5
