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re: Rotation next year
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:25 pm to bugafor6
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:25 pm to bugafor6
It seriously has nothing to do with the surgery itself. If the rehab doesn’t go well or the feel for pitching doesn’t return, there will be issues. But it’s more likely for a player to come back stronger if he’s patient and follows the plan (which can be tough for a college player).
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Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:25 pm to Broski
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You’re severely underrating him.
You’re definitely overrating him more than I’m underrating
Not hating on him. We will be stacked. We’re going to need power arms to win
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:26 pm to Lester Earl
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As a RHP with average velocity, it’s hard to be as good as he was on a year to year basis. Just has less wiggle room for mistakes.
Walker had pin point precision last year. He throws like Dallas Keuchel sure he might top out at 89 but 89 with movement on the corner is a whole hell of a lot harder than 95 at the knees over the plate.
I'd rather rely on movement and control than a flame thrower any day.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:32 pm to ell_13
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This sounds like a bigger problem for Hilliard than Walker. One is more likely to have control over the other.
Hilliard spin rate on FB presents a faster looking ball then what the gun reads. & we all know about the spin rate on his hook. Still, like Walker he isn’t a sure thing.
Try and think back of all the average velo righties that have had sustained success over 3-4 years,
Not bragging but I watch a ton of baseball at all levels. Patterns show it’s hard to sustain that type of success. For every Kyle Hendricks there are 10 righties that throw 88 & have short bursts of success but fizzle out. Maybe Walker is that Hendricks but chances are he’s more of just a serviceable type pitcher, which isn’t bad. But he isn’t Alex Lange & was never almost as good as Lange at any point
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:34 pm to Broski
We need to develop a consistent 4th starter in the midweek games and stop this Johnny Wholestaff BS.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:34 pm to Lester Earl
I know you’re talking to Ell, and I get what you’re saying and actually agree for the most part. But when you have elite accuracy and can consistently miss a barrel, you will have at least moderate continued success. You will always be in a ball game with that kind of a guy on the mound.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:34 pm to LSUAlum2001
We’ll have plenty of options for a fourth starter next season
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:35 pm to Lester Earl
I don't think Walker is your Friday night guy but he is your Poche. He is your upperclassmen leader who bulldogs it out I think. I think he pitches Saturday's. Marceaux is going to take another spot. And I agree i think we need a power arm somewhere in there so that leaves Hilliard outside looking in.
I could see Storz taking Friday.
I could see Storz taking Friday.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:35 pm to CottonWasKing
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Walker had pin point precision last year. He throws like Dallas Keuchel sure he might top out at 89 but 89 with movement on the corner is a whole hell of a lot harder than 95 at the knees over the plate.
Guys who have had TJ surgery have added 3-5 mph on their fastball on average if they make it back.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:35 pm to CottonWasKing
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He throws like Dallas Keuchel sure he might top out at 89 but 89 with movement on the corner is a whole hell of a lot harder than 95 at the knees over the plate.
Lefties are a different breed that can get away with that. Even so, take Dallas for example. Keuchel went from winning a cy young to have a 4.55 ERA the next year. His ERA has been as high as 5.27 & as low as 2.48 in a season. That isn't consistent.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:36 pm to Lester Earl
Without a lefty starter, I love the slower, spot guy that was a Walker. I’m hoping he can come back to his old self (duh) and I think he’s got a better shot than Hilliard. Hilliar was successful because movement not location. I think that’s way less sustainable for a sub 90 pitcher.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:36 pm to Lester Earl
quote:Cotton
Lefties are a different breed that can get away with that.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:37 pm to Lester Earl
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Lefties are a different breed that can get away with that. Even so, take Dallas for example. Keuchel went from winning a cy young to have a 4.55 ERA the next year. His ERA has been as high as 5.27 & as low as 2.48 in a season. That isn't consistent.
Fair enough point there.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:37 pm to Lester Earl
Don't want to be Debbie Downer like many on this site, but if you expect our top four to be Storz, Walker, Hillard & Labas, the common thread is that they all ended this season on the shelf one way or another. Let's see them come back before we punch any tickets for next year. I believe, but lets not be too pie in the sky.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:38 pm to Lester Earl
That is indeed inconsistent. Can’t argue with that.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:38 pm to ell_13
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Lefties are a different breed that can get away with that.
Cotton
Wut?
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:38 pm to CottonWasKing
If Marceaux sticks he could be a Friday guy.
Jaden Hill is the one with the most upside in 2-3 years kid is going to be a superstar.
I like Marceaux and Walker as starters because they’re inning eaters...save the Hess, Storz, Fontenot type arms for the long relief and closer roles.
Jaden Hill is the one with the most upside in 2-3 years kid is going to be a superstar.
I like Marceaux and Walker as starters because they’re inning eaters...save the Hess, Storz, Fontenot type arms for the long relief and closer roles.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:39 pm to CottonWasKing
Chris Cotton. A slow lefty who couldn’t crack 86.
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:39 pm to TheBear60
Marceaux is going to be one of our very best arms next year
Posted on 6/5/18 at 9:39 pm to Adam4848
Hill will be good. I think he needs a little refining but the 2nd half of the season, he could be something else.
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