September 29, 2021 Morning Edition: Nationals News Roundup

This is your Nationals Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of September 29, 2021.

A Look at Nationals Pitchers’ Vertical Movement on Pitches

Josh Rogers

He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 8.0 inches of vertical movement.

He features a changeup that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it is 3.1 inches.

He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.

He features a slider that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to -0.1 inches of vertical movement.

Mason Thompson

He tends to get more relative sink and lower pitch placement on his Four Seam Fastball than most pitchers as his vertical movement is 7.0 inches.

He features a changeup that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it is 3.5 inches.

He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.

He tends to get more relative sink and lower pitch placement on his slider than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -2.3 inches.

Kyle Finnegan

He tends to get more relative sink and lower pitch placement on his Four Seam Fastball than most pitchers as his vertical movement is 7.9 inches.

He does not feature a changeup in his arsenal of pitches.

He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.

He features a slider that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 2.9 inches of vertical movement.

Andres Machado

He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 9.0 inches of vertical movement.

He features a changeup that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it is 3.9 inches.

He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.

He tends to get more relative sink and lower pitch placement on his slider than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -1.1 inches.

Paolo Espino

He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 10.0 inches of vertical movement.

He tends to get more sink on his changeup than most pitchers as his vertical movement is 1.6 inches.

His curveball has an impressive amount of drop to it with its average vertical movement of -13.1 inches.

He features a slider that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to -0.2 inches of vertical movement.

Ryne Harper

He tends to get more relative sink and lower pitch placement on his Four Seam Fastball than most pitchers as his vertical movement is 5.1 inches.

He does not feature a changeup in his arsenal of pitches.

He tends to get more drop on his curveball (this is desired especially with the 12-to-6 curveball) than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -9.4 inches.

His heavy slider has considerably more drop and heft to it with its average vertical movement of -5.5 inches.

Joe Ross

He tends to get more relative sink and lower pitch placement on his Four Seam Fastball than most pitchers as his vertical movement is 7.3 inches.

He features a changeup that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it is 3.4 inches.

He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.

He features a slider that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 0.1 inches of vertical movement.

Kyle McGowin

He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 9.1 inches of vertical movement.

He tends to get more sink on his changeup than most pitchers as his vertical movement is 1.0 inches.

He does not feature a curveball or he does not throw it enough to qualify.

He tends to get more relative sink and lower pitch placement on his slider than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -1.5 inches.

Stephen Strasburg

He tends to get more relative sink and lower pitch placement on his Four Seam Fastball than most pitchers as his vertical movement is 7.9 inches.

He tends to get more sink on his changeup than most pitchers as his vertical movement is 0.4 inches.

He features a curveball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to -6.6 inches.

He does not feature a slider.

Sean Nolin

He features a Four Seam Fastball that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 8.6 inches of vertical movement.

He features a changeup that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it is 3.6 inches.

He tends to get more drop on his curveball (this is desired especially with the 12-to-6 curveball) than most pitchers as his vertical movement is -8.4 inches.

He features a slider that is located and moves higher in the strike zone than most pitchers, it averages out to 2.3 inches of vertical movement.

Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…

“I couldn’t be happier that with the Nationals.” Knowles was part of the first season at the new stadium in Fredericksburg, and the team sold out more than half of its home dates. “It was a really specific atmosphere; the only thing I can compare it to was playing in Omaha,” said Knowles, who went to the College World Series while at Washington in 2018. What does his off-season look like? “I am going to be playing a lot of golf; I am going to be coaching some junior high basketball,” Knowles said. WASHINGTON – The baseball season is over for Lucas Knowles, a lefty pitching prospect in the Nationals’ farm system.”

Above is the summary of: Washington Nationals’ prospect Lucas Knowles an ace in two sports… tap or click to check out the full article.

““I don’t want to make a decision on anything before I really have closure on it,” Zimmerman said. “I’ve been lucky enough to play for a long time,” Zimmerman said. “Not having to ask my parents for everything was nice,” Zimmerman said. I just think there’s no real rush.” In the meantime, manager Dave Martinez would like for Zimmerman to play in at least one game in the final series of the season this weekend at Nationals Park.”

Above is the summary of: On 37th b-day, Zim (2 hits) mulls his future… tap or click to check out the full article.

“Nolin also worked on manifesting, including listing the Nationals as one of three teams when he began practicing the technique this offseason. “She’s listening, super excited, but she has something to say and I wasn’t getting the cues,” Nolin said. With a fresh mindset and a deep sense of motivation, Nolin pitched to a 3-3 record and 3.80 ERA over 11 games with the Red Wings. All the while, he and Sandra got to experience the pregnancy together as she was with him in Rochester and road games, including when Nolin was called up to the Nationals on Aug.”

Above is the summary of: Nolin’s comeback driven by family, resilience… tap or click to check out the full article.

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