October 23, 2021 Morning Edition: Cubs News Roundup

This is your Cubs Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of October 23, 2021.

A Look at Cubs Pitchers’ Pitch Effectiveness

Brad Wieck

Brad Wieck’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered very good.
• He features a Slider that is considered below average.
• He features a Curveball that is considered very good.

Adrian Sampson

Adrian Sampson’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
• He features a Slider that is considered below average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered above average.

Keegan Thompson

Keegan Thompson’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
• He features a Cutter that is considered below average.
• He features a Curveball that is considered above average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered below average.

Scott Effross

Scott Effross’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
• He features a Slider that is considered above average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered below average.

Justin Steele

Justin Steele’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
• He features a Slider that is considered below average.
• He features a Curveball that is considered above average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered below average.

Adam Morgan

Adam Morgan’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered among the worst in MLB.
• He features a Slider that is considered very good.
• He features a Curveball that is considered below average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered to be quite poor.

Codi Heuer

Codi Heuer’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered to be quite poor.
• He features a Slider that is considered above average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered above average.

Rowan Wick

Rowan Wick’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
• He features a Slider that is considered below average.
• He features a Cutter that is considered above average.
• He features a Curveball that is considered above average.

Adbert Alzolay

Adbert Alzolay’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered to be quite poor.
• He features a Slider that is considered above average.
• He features a Cutter that is considered above average.
• He features a Curveball that is considered below average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered above average.

Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
• He features a Curveball that is considered below average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered below average.

Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…

“Jason Heyward begins his Chicago Cubs career with a World Series ring In 2016, Heyward struggled at the plate, batting .230 which was the lowest average of his career at the time. Chicago Cubs: Jason Heyward isn’t to blame for his contract – period Even through the adversity, Heyward has answered the call and delivered some memorable moments with his bat and his glove. The Cubs have come to an offseason where the free agency market is going to be loud and lucrative for some big time star players. On April 5, 2010, baseball’s number one prospect and McDonough, Georgia’s own 21-year-old Jason Heyward stepped into the left handed batter’s box at Turner Field for the very first time against Carlos Zambrano and the Chicago Cubs.”

Above is the summary of: It’s not Jason Heyward’s fault the Chicago Cubs wildly overpaid… tap or click to check out the full article.

“Cubs senior vice president of player personnel Jason McLeod is departing the organization, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Mooney says that McLeod, whose contract is up at the end of the month, “declined an offer to remain with the Cubs.” McLeod may not be a household name, but he’s been an instrumental part…”

Above is the summary of: Coaching Notes: McLeod, Dozier, Hillman, Rodriguez… tap or click to check out the full article.

“15), Scottsdale Scorpions Wilson roped his first Fall League home run in a 2-for-4 effort for Scottsdale in its 10-8 loss. He capped off a three-run first inning for the Solar Sox with an RBI knock before drilling a solo shot to left to lead off the top of the third. 29), Mesa Solar Sox Velazquez has been an on-base machine in the second week of Fall League action. In his first six AFL games, Velazquez has tallied three multihit efforts with four extra-base hits.”

Above is the summary of: No. 29 prospect slugs first AFL HR… tap or click to check out the full article.

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