I always thought of Greene as Nuke LaLoosh, needing to take a little off the fastball to get him more control and deeper into games (nobody wants 100 pitches after 5 innings). If the improved control and command of the fastball through two starts is real, he may be better off letting it rip. Good stuff!
He's been a fascinating case of small changes over time compounding into big success. I think he's got another level this year if he starts hammering more sliders.
Greene? 14% swinging strike on his four-seamer, average is about 10-11%, so he's missing bats. Overall swinging strike rate of 20% this season is fantastic.
I think some guys like this, who pitch deep into games, lose some overall swing-miss because of how much they turn over lineups. Greene's swinging strike falls from 17% first time through, 15% second time through, 12% third time through.
I always thought of Greene as Nuke LaLoosh, needing to take a little off the fastball to get him more control and deeper into games (nobody wants 100 pitches after 5 innings). If the improved control and command of the fastball through two starts is real, he may be better off letting it rip. Good stuff!
He's been a fascinating case of small changes over time compounding into big success. I think he's got another level this year if he starts hammering more sliders.
Nice to see a lesser known pitcher like Wesneski get some attention. Can’t wait to see what the stuff* on his new curveball is.
Fun changes there, curious to see how long he can push the 4S usage and avoid damage.
Why do you think may cant seem to miss bats despite his movement?
Greene? 14% swinging strike on his four-seamer, average is about 10-11%, so he's missing bats. Overall swinging strike rate of 20% this season is fantastic.
I think some guys like this, who pitch deep into games, lose some overall swing-miss because of how much they turn over lineups. Greene's swinging strike falls from 17% first time through, 15% second time through, 12% third time through.