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Last: 4 mo ago by DallasAg 94
Both pitchers really sharp so far.
Why lower the mound? Why limit the shift? Why change the ball? The answer is competitive balance. If the bat shape causes a shift to offense, they can change it. As for now, the bat-makers will make bank, just like they did when I was in HS with the drop-5 bats.DallasAg 94 said:
Regarding the torpedo bats.
Unless I'm missing something... why would they be (or become) illegal?
It is nothing more than a shaping of the bat.
Bats have limits on length and diameter. Most bats tapper on the handle.
Physics says transfer of momentum and elastic collision. The heavier a bat the more distance you get... it also requires more strength... and conditioning to get through 162 Gs.
Historically the label is designed to represent the balance of the bat.. equal amount of wood on each side... this "sweet spot." The distance from handle end puts the sweet spot say 60% the distance of bat from handle.
So, if you taper the end and retain a larger diameter in the sweet spot, it will impact the momentum transfer. But, as I mentioned... that narrow top will cause more missed balls, but will also cause the ball to "go the other away." Like slicing a golf ball. Short RF could see a RHB get more HRs to RF.
Also, because the bat is only anchored on one side (handle) the physics of vibration and momentum are important.
At the end of the day... the length and weight of the bat (corked/hollow/cup) has been fluid over the decades... Pitchers will adjust. Just don't throw a meat pitch. LoL
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
Leiter is dealing. Have really enjoyed watching him so far - (very) cautiously (very) optimistic about him being a weapon this year - he is the x-factor / difference between this rotation being thin and deep.
When I was getting Josh Smith's autograph at FanFest, I said, "Congrats on the award." He looked at me like he didn't know what I was talking about.
I said, "You were named Silver Slugger, right?" He smiled and had a look like, "Wow, someone knows."
As a player rises in the eyes of fans... there has to be times of self-actualization where you realize people know who you are.
I said, "You were named Silver Slugger, right?" He smiled and had a look like, "Wow, someone knows."
As a player rises in the eyes of fans... there has to be times of self-actualization where you realize people know who you are.
Burger HAS to start sitting slider away and be willing to go to RF
Very nice. Smith having a game already.
And we're on the board.
Almost unwatchable for me with the camera movement
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Let's go Jack. Such good pitching today. Honestly can't believe we are seeing this from him. It's really exciting.
Jack battled that inning. Kept his composure and won that last AB. Good things!
Greene is f'ing filthy...but so is Leiter today. Here's to another 1-0 win.
Hahaha let's go
What a match up of youngsters today. Greene and Leiter both looking good.
Wow, can't believe they are pulling Jack. Thought he could go at least another inning and finish around 90 pitches.
toggling between this and the Skenes game. Good day to be a pitcher so far.
Leiter at 70 pitches and still dealing. I don't like it at all.
I don't like this. I was hoping for 6 out of Leiter, then go BP the rest of the way.
Dumb unless there was some indication of an injury.
Surprising.
I guess he ends on a positive. Light workload early in season will help next start hopefully.
He had some swagger to finish.
I guess he ends on a positive. Light workload early in season will help next start hopefully.
He had some swagger to finish.
MLB.com showed an injury delay during the pitching change. No other details available.
Just turned it on a bit ago, but they were saying the bullpen is fully rested after the Eovaldi complete game yesterday. Then there is an off day tomorrow.Ervin Burrell said:
Dumb unless there was some indication of an injury.
Then throw in that it is early in the season and they still be limiting his total pitch count a bit.
A bit concerning since he went back and got some heat to get the final batter.twilly said:
MLB.com showed an injury delay during the pitching change. No other details available.
I don't mind getting him out of there with a dominant performance under his belt. He strikes me as one who gets in his own head too much and this might be a jumping off point in building confidence
God loves you so much He'll meet you where you are. He also loves you too much to allow to stay where you are.
We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
ugh, lets hope not!twilly said:
MLB.com showed an injury delay during the pitching change. No other details available.
With the CG, yesterday... tomorrow is a day off.
I don't mind pulling him there*.
*So long as we win.
I don't mind pulling him there*.
*So long as we win.
They did say that, but I'm still not buying it. He was only at 70 pitches and he was cruising. He only threw 11 pitches in the 5th.KT 90 said:Just turned it on a bit ago, but they were saying the bullpen is fully rested after the Eovaldi complete game yesterday. Then there is an off day tomorrow.Ervin Burrell said:
Dumb unless there was some indication of an injury.
Then throw in that it is early in the season and they still be limiting his total pitch count a bit.
X reports that he has a blister on his pitching hand. "precautionary".
And they just said precautionary removal because of a blister.
blister on right hand.
God loves you so much He'll meet you where you are. He also loves you too much to allow to stay where you are.
We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
Let's get some insurance
Jack Leiter removed as a precaution with a blister on his right hand.
— Jared Sandler (@JaredSandler) April 2, 2025
Duran doesn't need to be on this team
duran is a throwing error machine
God loves you so much He'll meet you where you are. He also loves you too much to allow to stay where you are.
We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
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