October 16, 2021 Morning Edition: White Sox News Roundup

This is your White Sox Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of October 16, 2021.

A Look at White Sox Pitchers’ Pitch Effectiveness

Craig Kimbrel

Craig Kimbrel’s pitching repertoire includes:

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

Carlos Rodon

Carlos Rodon’s pitching repertoire includes:

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

Ryan Burr

Ryan Burr’s pitching repertoire includes:

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

Liam Hendriks

Liam Hendriks’s pitching repertoire includes:

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

Lance Lynn

Lance Lynn’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 Curveball that is considered to be quite poor.
• He features a Changeup that is considered among the worst in MLB.
• He features a Splitter that is considered above average.

Ryan Tepera

Ryan Tepera’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
• He features a Slider that is considered elite.
• He features a Cutter that is considered above average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered elite.
• He features a Splitter that is considered above average.

Garrett Crochet

Garrett Crochet’s pitching repertoire includes:

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

Jose Ruiz

Jose Ruiz’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
• He features a Slider that is considered among the worst in MLB.
• He features a Curveball that is considered above average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered above average.

Reynaldo Lopez

Reynaldo Lopez’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 Curveball that is considered below average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered very good.

Michael Kopech

Michael Kopech’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 Curveball that is considered below average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered above average.

Aaron Bummer

Aaron Bummer’s pitching repertoire includes:

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

Lucas Giolito

Lucas Giolito’s pitching repertoire includes:

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

Dylan Cease

Dylan Cease’s pitching repertoire includes:

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

Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…

“Joey Gallo has long been one of the most inconsistent stars in baseball. If you see him on the right day, he’s a surefire MVP, a towering power hitter with surprising range in the outfield. He looks like a designated hitter, but he can passably cover centerfield. See him on the wrong day, however, and…”

Above is the summary of: Yankees Have Options With Joey Gallo… tap or click to check out the full article.

“And if Kimbrel is still considered a reliable reliever, given the serious issues in the White Sox bullpen in 2021, why would they consider trading him away? The only way Kimbrel has any value in trade is if the White Sox kick in most of his salary and/or they throw in a prospect or other player of actual value. “Let’s trade this underwater contract on a shaky reliever for something we need!” First, nobody wants to trade for Kimbrel next season. But again, why would the White Sox willingly invite either scenario? Anybody who is willing to trade a prospect would be doubly willing to do so without Kimbrel attached, and anything a team is willing to offer for Kimbrel at a reduced salary is probably not worth picking up the remainder. 2) Pick up Kimbrel’s option and trade him.”

Above is the summary of: Offseason Decision: Kimbrel’s Option… tap or click to check out the full article.

“1952 The White Sox sent infielder Willie Miranda to the St. So what? Well, consider this: It marked the third time in four months that Miranda was dealt between the two clubs! He was traded to the Browns on June 15 … 13 days later the Sox reacquired him. The Browns then waived Miranda on June 28, the Sox claimed him, and he returned. The entire situation developed like this: Miranda was traded along with Al Zarilla to the Browns for Tom Wright and Leo Thomas on June 15.”

Above is the summary of: Today in White Sox History: October 16… tap or click to check out the full article.

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