InvincibleCakeEater wrote:Joe Kelly threw a pitch 102.2 mph last night. He still can't miss bats.
The final pitch speed, tracked by the Doppler radar component of Statcast, was later revised to 102.2 mph. Still, it now stands as the fastest thrown by a major-league pitcher this season, and it was the fastest of Kelly’s career, according to PITCHf/x and Statcast data.
It’s also the second time Kelly has hit 102.2 mph this season: he also reached that mark against Anthony Rizzo on April 28, according to Statcast.
With Aroldis Chapman injured, only Trevor Rosenthal (65) has thrown more 100-plus mph pitches than Kelly (60) this season.
Of some interest here is that, of the 15 pitchers to hit 100 mph 40 times or more in the Statcast era, not all have been clear physical outliers. Kelvin Herrera, Carlos Martinez, and Kelly himself are all listed at either (a) 6-foot-1 or shorter and/or (b) 200 pounds or lighter. What that suggests is, the ability to hit 100-plus doesn’t have to be limited to a rare frame or body.
InvincibleCakeEater wrote:Joe Kelly threw a pitch 102.2 mph last night. He still can't miss bats.
The final pitch speed, tracked by the Doppler radar component of Statcast, was later revised to 102.2 mph. Still, it now stands as the fastest thrown by a major-league pitcher this season, and it was the fastest of Kelly’s career, according to PITCHf/x and Statcast data.
It’s also the second time Kelly has hit 102.2 mph this season: he also reached that mark against Anthony Rizzo on April 28, according to Statcast.
With Aroldis Chapman injured, only Trevor Rosenthal (65) has thrown more 100-plus mph pitches than Kelly (60) this season.
Of some interest here is that, of the 15 pitchers to hit 100 mph 40 times or more in the Statcast era, not all have been clear physical outliers. Kelvin Herrera, Carlos Martinez, and Kelly himself are all listed at either (a) 6-foot-1 or shorter and/or (b) 200 pounds or lighter. What that suggests is, the ability to hit 100-plus doesn’t have to be limited to a rare frame or body.
Kelly has not allowed an earned run since April 30. He's got 16 K's and 4 walks in 13 innings in that time. His xFIP is 3.73. The only Cardinals with a better xFIP are Leake, Marinez and Rosie. Even if his ERA regresses, he's still doing pretty good.
Last Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles -- a team so profoundly in need of pitching that it's possible there are scouts standing behind you right now, seeing if you're a potential fit for the rotation -- released veteran right-hander Edwin Jackson. It was a short, uneventful Orioles trip for Jackson, who threw five innings over three games, giving up seven runs, four earned. He was called up from Triple-A Norfolk last Wednesday, and they released him Sunday. That's four days in The Show for a guy who has spent a ton of time there in a ton of different places.
Edwin Jackson may tie a record for having played for the most Major League teams; if he is able to find a job.
izzy on an episode of letterman from 96...i think he's only in the 1st 10 mins of the clip (watch from the beginning for daves intro/setup), he makes a couple appearances
"DADDY FREESE & MORE
David Freese’s wife, Mairin Freese, (nee O’Leary) is expecting the couple’s first child, Freese confirmed this past weekend. The St. Louis-area natives got married late last season, and the Pirates’ third baseman had Imo’s Pizza delivered to an offseason reception."
"DADDY FREESE & MORE
David Freese’s wife, Mairin Freese, (nee O’Leary) is expecting the couple’s first child, Freese confirmed this past weekend. The St. Louis-area natives got married late last season, and the Pirates’ third baseman had Imo’s Pizza delivered to an offseason reception."
