1 minute ago, Jack Parkman said:

Imo he needs to change his grip to get better speed separation. If he's going to be working at 96-97 as a starter 92-93 mph for the changeup isn't going to cut it. However, he does have a starter's arsenal. 

Greinke and Felix have had pretty nice careers with that kind of separation 

3 minutes ago, chw42 said:

If they have to do that to have him pitch reliever innings, his prospects of pitching 150-200 innings are not good.

He had like 2 starts in college the season they drafted him due to COVID. His arm needs innings and this is apart of the buildup plan.

Add on boys!!

There you go Vaughn!

There ya go AV!

Vaughn!

That was interesting...hope it gives him confidence

Andrew!

Really nice 2 strike contact. First really good barrell ive seen from Vaughn

Nice hit by Vaughn. Renfroe probably saved that run from scoring on the hit.

nice double Vaughn!

There have been some really hot takes on Crochet here.  The guy is 21 and has barely pitched at the MLB level.  If the Sox are working with him on control and velocity, there’s a reason.  He needs to work on getting movement on his fastball and better use of his secondary pitches.  Let’s not write his ass off yet.

Even an awful bunt would work here

Just now, fathom said:

That was interesting...hope it gives him confidence

That is the swing that got him drafted 3rd as a 1B type.  Beautiful inside out.

 

 

3 minutes ago, GermanSoxFan said:

Greinke and Felix have had pretty nice careers with that kind of separation 

Felix and Greinke are also absolute freaks. 

I just looked up Cease's info and he has 10+ inches of carry this year so far. Good news. 

Just now, GermanSoxFan said:

Even an awful bunt would work here

It’s crazy, a bunt is basically a free RBI and not even a thought of doing it

Nice AB Zack!

1 minute ago, hogan873 said:

There have been some really hot takes on Crochet here.  The guy is 21 and has barely pitched at the MLB level.  If the Sox are working with him on control and velocity, there’s a reason.  He needs to work on getting movement on his fastball and better use of his secondary pitches.  Let’s not write his ass off yet.

Hate to break it to you, but if you haven't developed an ass by 21, it probably isn't happening. There are options I suppose, fillers and lifts and whatnot, but natty growth just doesn't happen much at his age.

Just now, TheFutureIsNear said:

It’s crazy, a bunt is basically a free RBI and not even a thought of doing it

not if you never do it

Straight suicide wouldn't be a bad idea here.

I am not even greedy, I just want one run

1 minute ago, chitownsportsfan said:

Straight suicide wouldn't be a bad idea here.

Hope you’re not talking about Benetti again

Just now, gusguyman said:

Hate to break it to you, but if you haven't developed an ass by 21, it probably isn't happening. There are options I suppose, fillers and lifts and whatnot, but natty growth just doesn't happen much at his age.

Nah, you can put on a lot of muscle in your mid 20s.  NBA guys do all the time.  Get him some vitamins and a Olympic rack.

Just now, chitownsportsfan said:

Nah, you can put on a lot of muscle in your mid 20s.  NBA guys do all the time.  Get him some vitamins and a Olympic rack.

NBA players also have growth spurts in their early-mid 20‘s, that are totally not related to any kind of substance