August 20, 2021 Morning Edition: Indians News Roundup

This is your Indians Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of August 20, 2021.

A Look at Indians Pitchers’ Velocity Metrics

Emmanuel Clase

He throws a HARD Fastball and on average it was 100.1 miles per hour. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Changeup because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. He throws one of the hardest sliders in MLB, he throws it 91.4 miles per hour on average.

Blake Parker

His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 90.6 miles per hour. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Changeup because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. His Four Seam Fastball has an above average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is helpful in the art of pitching. He does not feature a slider or he does not throw it enough to qualify.

Nick Sandlin

He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 94.5 miles per hour. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Changeup because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Curveball because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 79.4 miles per hour.

Bryan Shaw

His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 93.8 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup is 10.6, which is over 10 MPH and that is highly desired as the changeup is a more sudden change in velocity. His Four Seam Fastball has a below average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is not very good as hitters looking for a Fastball could find a way to still make good timed contact with his Curveball given the lack of velocity difference. It is only a 11.5 MPH difference. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 84.0 miles per hour.

Cal Quantrill

He throws an above-average Fastball in velocity and he throws it on average 94.6 miles per hour. The difference between his average Four Seam Fastball and Changeup in terms of velocity is 9.1. This is rather average for a MLB pitcher. His Four Seam Fastball has a below average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is not very good as hitters looking for a Fastball could find a way to still make good timed contact with his Curveball given the lack of velocity difference. It is only a 12.4 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 88.4 miles per hour.

Shane Bieber

His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 92.9 miles per hour. The lack of a meaningful change in velocities is a problem if Shane Bieber wants to continue using a Changeup in his arsenal. The difference between his Fastball and Changeup is 5.3. His Four Seam Fastball has a below average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is not very good as hitters looking for a Fastball could find a way to still make good timed contact with his Curveball given the lack of velocity difference. It is only a 9.7 MPH difference. He features a slider that generates above-average velocity on average, which is 85.9 miles per hour.

Aaron Civale

His Fastball is below average in terms of velocity and he throws it on average 91.7 miles per hour. We are not able to compare his Four Seam Fastball to his Changeup because he does not feature both pitches in his repertoire. His Four Seam Fastball has an above average velocity difference from his Curveball, which is helpful in the art of pitching. He throws a softer slider than the average pitcher, his slider velocity is only 83.4 miles per hour.

Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…

“6), Triple-A Charlotte Sheets enjoyed his best day at the plate since being brought back up to Charlotte, filling up the box score with three hits, a homer, a double, a walk and three RBIs. The Louisville product has only played six Minor League games so far, but he’s slugging 1.105 with eight hits, seven runs scored, three homers and seven RBIs. White Sox prospect stats » Reds: Allan Cerda, OF (No. Yankees prospect stats » Pirates: Henry Davis, C (MLB No.”

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