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Post by kaybli on Sept 26, 2020 12:55:06 GMT -5
Sanchez fouls back a meatball.
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Post by inger on Sept 26, 2020 12:56:36 GMT -5
The analytics show that base stealing has no value. The eyes have always told me the analytics are wrong. Used properly, speed and base thievery are terrific weapons. Especially for a team that is weaker or an offense in a slump...
It can also stem the tide of double plays...
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Post by chiyankee on Sept 26, 2020 12:57:32 GMT -5
There's no way you can pull that outside pitch, but that didn't stop Sanchez from trying.
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Post by chiyankee on Sept 26, 2020 13:01:02 GMT -5
The analytics show that base stealing has no value. The eyes have always told me the analytics are wrong. Used properly, speed and base thievery are terrific weapons. Especially for a team that is weaker or an offense in a slump... It can also stem the tide of double plays... I think the key is "used properly". If you steal bases at high percentage, go ahead and do it, it sure puts a lot of pressure on the defense. |
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Post by kaybli on Sept 26, 2020 13:03:20 GMT -5
At least DJ showed up today.
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Post by sierchio on Sept 26, 2020 13:07:10 GMT -5
At least DJ showed up today. When will everyone else? When Judge hits we win... but Judge hasn't hit since he got hurt... |
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Post by anthonyd46 on Sept 26, 2020 13:11:02 GMT -5
Great single from first scorer back on bases.
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Post by inger on Sept 26, 2020 13:11:35 GMT -5
The analytics show that base stealing has no value. The eyes have always told me the analytics are wrong. Used properly, speed and base thievery are terrific weapons. Especially for a team that is weaker or an offense in a slump... It can also stem the tide of double plays... I think the key is "used properly". If you steal bases at high percentage, go ahead and do it, it sure puts a lot of pressure on the defense. Agreed. It’s not all about the percentage though. While that is an important element, and the single element that is numerically tracked, it’s also about the threat of running offering distraction. It would be interesting if we could know the difference in OBP of the next batter in the line up when a premium base thief is on base vs. a non-threatening runner...There May perhaps even be a discernible difference after a steal, with the pitch and or catcher a bit upset at having given up the base. Good psychological stuff in my opinion... |
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Post by sierchio on Sept 26, 2020 13:12:21 GMT -5
I like this Marlins team... going the other way, stealing bases, hit and run (which I wish the Yanks would do more)... the pitching looks good, against the Yanks.. so that ain't saying much right now
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Post by sierchio on Sept 26, 2020 13:14:36 GMT -5
I think the key is "used properly". If you steal bases at high percentage, go ahead and do it, it sure puts a lot of pressure on the defense. Agreed. It’s not all about the percentage though. While that is an important element, and the single element that is numerically tracked, it’s also about the threat of running offering distraction. It would be interesting if we could know the difference in OBP of the next batter in the line up when a premium base thief is on base vs. a non-threatening runner...There May perhaps even be a discernible difference after a steal, with the pitch and or catcher a bit upset at having given up the base. Good psychological stuff in my opinion... Pick off throws that the 1B misses, allowing the runner to go to second... or a Sanchez snap throw to first that sales over Voits head... Pickoffs causing the pitcher to pay too much attention to the runner, loses focus on batter.. |
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Post by sierchio on Sept 26, 2020 13:16:47 GMT -5
Wish they would do the pitch outs more... always worked for me... on MLB The Show..
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Post by inger on Sept 26, 2020 13:19:04 GMT -5
Glad to see Rogers out of the game. Game of his life so far...
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Post by sierchio on Sept 26, 2020 13:19:06 GMT -5
17 base runners in 8 innings... watch him retire the side in order..
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Post by chiyankee on Sept 26, 2020 13:19:27 GMT -5
I like this Marlins team... going the other way, stealing bases, hit and run (which I wish the Yanks would do more)... the pitching looks good, against the Yanks.. so that ain't saying much right now They certainly have a lot of young talent and getting rid of Stanton's contract was huge for them. |
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Post by chiyankee on Sept 26, 2020 13:21:18 GMT -5
Agreed. It’s not all about the percentage though. While that is an important element, and the single element that is numerically tracked, it’s also about the threat of running offering distraction. It would be interesting if we could know the difference in OBP of the next batter in the line up when a premium base thief is on base vs. a non-threatening runner...There May perhaps even be a discernible difference after a steal, with the pitch and or catcher a bit upset at having given up the base. Good psychological stuff in my opinion... Pick off throws that the 1B misses, allowing the runner to go to second... or a Sanchez snap throw to first that sales over Voits head... Pickoffs causing the pitcher to pay too much attention to the runner, loses focus on batter.. The kind of stuff Ricky Henderson & Tim Raines used to do to hitters all the time. |
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