Quote from MrPadre19 on June 27, 2024, 5:10 pm

Jagger Haynes looking pretty good in June

 

Quote from Randy Manese on June 28, 2024, 1:27 am

WHIP			Coleman Jagger Haynes
2024	4/14	4/28	5/12	5/26	6/9	6/23	7/6
FtW
<0.80
0.90
1.00
1.10
1.20
1.30
1.40						1.43
1.50					1.54
1.60
1.70				1.70
>1.80	18.00	4.50	2.29

Heres my chart on Haynes WHIP from the beginning of the season to 6/23.  With todays good performance, he further moves up the chart at 1.38; my rule of thumb beginning benchmark for possible major league potential is 1.30.  While WHIP is not the only important statistic, Haynes improvement in FIP, K-BB%, BA against %, H/9, BB/9, K/9 and HR/9 have all dramatically improved.   Closing the gap between he and Snelling as the best LHP SP  prospect in the system quickly (if he remains healthy).

Quote from Stergios on June 28, 2024, 2:40 am

Thanks boys. Very encouraging indeed!

otoh, what’s up with Snelling?  Another horrible outing.  Anyone with any insight?

Quote from Randy Manese on June 28, 2024, 9:44 am

Been pitching with arm  discomfort.  Probably should have been put on the IL several weeks ago but Snelling still has that football attitude to play through injuries with might not be the smartest thing to do as a baseball player, particularly a pitcher.  Would like to see him shut down for a few weeks until completely healthy since this arm discomfort could develop into something major.  Fenn and I have posted on this subject earlier as to what a dead arm (told by Snelling to a San Antonio broadcaster in a pre-game interview) could mean and the possibilities of further injuring the arm to a point of needing surgery.

Quote from Jeremy Hill on June 28, 2024, 10:18 am

Looks like Nabil Crismatt is back on a minor league deal.

Quote from Stergios on June 28, 2024, 12:37 pm

Quote from Randy Manese on June 28, 2024, 9:44 am

Been pitching with arm  discomfort.  Probably should have been put on the IL several weeks ago but Snelling still has that football attitude to play through injuries with might not be the smartest thing to do as a baseball player, particularly a pitcher.  Would like to see him shut down for a few weeks until completely healthy since this arm discomfort could develop into something major.  Fenn and I have posted on this subject earlier as to what a dead arm (told by Snelling to a San Antonio broadcaster in a pre-game interview) could mean and the possibilities of further injuring the arm to a point of needing surgery.

But shouldn’t the coaching staff be making the decision to shut him down?

Quote from Randy Manese on June 28, 2024, 12:55 pm

Lets see what happens as we flip the calendar to July.  I vote to shut him down for awhile but as a fan and not someone who is there every day my vote may based on erroneous or misleading information, however, just by  looking at the results and watching him pitch  every game/inning this season, this is not the same guy as last year.

Quote from Randy Manese on June 29, 2024, 8:23 pm

Lesko  pitched another very good game today, as did Baez did yesterday, but both failed to get run support.  In fact, this Ft. Wayne rotation  will carry them to a 2nd half pennant if the bats come around just a little bit more.  This will be an exciting team to watch from July to the end of the season.

Quote from Stergios on June 30, 2024, 8:01 am

Thanks Randy.

What are you observing in particular regarding Snelling?  Is his FB velo down?  Is his control a problem ?  Command?  Which precise differences are you seeing?

Thank you!