2 minutes ago, ron883 said:

He's been 90-91 mph

He was only there on pitches like 30-40 that one huge inning

4 minutes ago, The Beast said:

https://www.baseball-almanac.com/boxscore/05022002.shtml
 

James Baldwin was the opposing pitcher. Wow there were some bad arms coming out of the farm and ones that they tried relying on didn’t always work.

Kip Wells was really good his first season and went the wrong direction before the trade...but the late 90's were a wasteland.

Wasn't the other guy Snyder...?

 

Looked it up, Sirotka (very good before injury) and the unforgettable Jaime Navarro.  Wells had just 7 starts in 1999 with an ERA of 4ish.

Edited April 7, 20214 yr by caulfield12

Just now, wegner said:

Ok, any guesses on who Hawk would say was the most competitive guy he played with?

I would guess some guy he played with in the minors.

Gotta be Yas.

2 minutes ago, ron883 said:

He's been 90-91 mph

Not according to MLB stats on Savant.

FF (47)

92.6

SL (13)

85.3

CH (29)

81.7

1 minute ago, fathom said:

I wonder if his reach is more prominent due to his set up?

He’s an interesting test case for Narron as well. 

Just now, wegner said:

Ok, any guesses on who Hawk would say was the most competitive guy he played with?

I would guess some guy he played with in the minors.

Yaz, the answer is always Yaz when it comes to Hawk.

I agree with Stone that Lucas is most likely still building up strength and doesn't have his good stuff tonight. Probably has way more adrenaline pitching opening day near his hometown last start leading to a higher velocity. 

2 minutes ago, The Beast said:

https://www.baseball-almanac.com/boxscore/05022002.shtml
 

James Baldwin was the opposing pitcher. Wow there were some bad arms coming out of the farm and ones that they tried relying on didn’t always work.

I remember after the first inning my dad apologized and said we could leave if i wanted  Then after Cameron's 3rd homerun, my dad said...sorry we are staying for his next homerun. And then it happened.

1 minute ago, South Side Hit Men said:

Not according to MLB stats on Savant.

FF (47)

92.6

SL (13)

85.3

CH (29)

81.7

His fastball was 94 last year on average.

Just now, ptatc said:

Yaz, the answer is always Yaz when it comes to Hawk.

Unless it’s Catfish. 

6 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

Not to mention a lot of angry wives on the Southside.

Lucky for me I'm happily divorced. 

First AB Yermin has looked bad in. It happens.

Mercedes really struggles against RHP spin

 

Why did Mercedes slow down there?  

1 minute ago, chw42 said:

His fastball was 94 last year on average.

It's the 2nd start of the year... 

1 minute ago, chw42 said:

His fastball was 94 last year on average.

It’s April and he’s a tick down. It’s fine. 

Lucas gutting this one out, impressive.  The previous version would have melted down in that bad inning.

1 minute ago, Chisoxfn said:

Why did Mercedes slow down there?  

Yeah was wondering the same thing. 

Sadler throws nothing but curveballs.

3 minutes ago, chw42 said:

His fastball was 94 last year on average.

Thank you.

NICE AB 

Nice to see Vaughn start to settle in

Really nice eye.  Umpire finally got it correct

Another nice AB from AV.