chasfh Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 When your pitching staff is decimated by injuries, you end up with pitchers like Anthony Misiewicz. Quote
Tigermojo Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 Where's the wall, where's the wall, there it is, now where's the ball oops Quote
gehringer_2 Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 1 minute ago, chasfh said: Yikes that was awful in left just now. Rookie mistake - as Monroe rightly noted, ball to left from LHB is going to tail toward the line more. Quote
Tigermojo Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 Harris, your roster moves have proven highly questionable today besides Manning of course. Quote
chasfh Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 Shouldn’t be surprised, actually, this is how Misiewicz pitched in Toledo, too. Quote
Jim Cowan Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 Pudge hit the way we all did when we were kids, especially when we were young enough that nobody threw breaking balls. He had the talent to pull it off, we didn't. At no point, not even once, did any coach ever tell me that I didn't have to swing at strike one if it wasn't right down the middle. I think that when I was 10 it was probably about 10 years earlier than Ted Williams' book with that famous diagram of the strike zone divided into 9 sections. If I'd seen that when I was 10 it would have made a big difference. So I agree that the Tigers can be too selective at times, but I think you'd need a lot of talent to succeed with the Pudge approach. Quote
gehringer_2 Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 Just now, chasfh said: Shouldn’t be surprised, actually, this is how Misiewicz pitched in Toledo, too. I thought they would just activate Brieske - go figure. Quote
Adullin Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 That's it make them use all their runs up today play the long game. Quote
Tigermojo Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Jim Cowan said: Pudge hit the way we all did when we were kids, especially when we were young enough that nobody threw breaking balls. He had the talent to pull it off, we didn't. At no point, not even once, did any coach ever tell me that I didn't have to swing at strike one if it wasn't right down the middle. I think that when I was 10 it was probably about 10 years earlier than Ted Williams' book with that famous diagram of the strike zone divided into 9 sections. If I'd seen that when I was 10 it would have made a big difference. So I agree that the Tigers can be too selective at times, but I think you'd need a lot of talent to succeed with the Pudge approach. Guys like Pudge and Miggy can't teach hitting. They have abilities that very few people have ever had and that's why they are in the Hall of Fame. Quote
Jim Cowan Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 I was hoping that Misiewicz would come and go without me learning his first name, like Solak. Alas, somebody printed it here, it seems to be Anthony. Which goes with Misiewicz, like, not at all, don't you think? Quote
Jim Cowan Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Tigermojo said: Guys like Pudge and Miggy can't teach hitting. They have abilities that very few people have ever had and that's why they are in the Hall of Fame. 100%, superstars make lousy coaches in every sport. Quote
gehringer_2 Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jim Cowan said: Pudge hit the way we all did when we were kids, especially when we were young enough that nobody threw breaking balls. He had the talent to pull it off, we didn't. At no point, not even once, did any coach ever tell me that I didn't have to swing at strike one if it wasn't right down the middle. I think that when I was 10 it was probably about 10 years earlier than Ted Williams' book with that famous diagram of the strike zone divided into 9 sections. If I'd seen that when I was 10 it would have made a big difference. So I agree that the Tigers can be too selective at times, but I think you'd need a lot of talent to succeed with the Pudge approach. Of course, on the other hand it was also easy to for Ted Williams to say about that perfect pitch "Don't take it, don't miss it, don't foul it off" because he had the bat command to hit that ball hard every time he got it, most guys *will* foul it off half the time and not get another one. So no question, no matter what your approach it helps a lot be a better hitter!!! Quote
gehringer_2 Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, Tigermojo said: Guys like Pudge and Miggy can't teach hitting. They have abilities that very few people have ever had and that's why they are in the Hall of Fame. Certainly with Cabrera, the consistent power to the opposite field most guys just are not going to have, and without that you probably don't gain trying to emulate that style. Quote
Jim Cowan Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said: Of course, on the other hand it was also easy to for Ted Williams to say about that perfect pitch "Don't take it, don't miss it, don't foul it off" because he had the bat command to hit that ball hard every time he got it, most guys *will* foul it off half the time and not get another one. So no question, no matter what your approach it helps a lot be a better hitter!!! True of course, it helps if you are Ted Williams, but I think that he is the only savant in any sport who ever managed to give useful advice to young players. Quote
Tiger337 Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 1 minute ago, gehringer_2 said: Of course, on the other hand it was also easy to for Ted Williams to say about that perfect pitch "Don't take it, don't miss it, don't foul it off" because he had the bat command to hit that ball hard every time he got it, most guys *will* foul it off half the time and not get another one. So no question, no matter what your approach it helps a lot be a better hitter!!! I remember Ted Williams getting credit for helping the Senators become better hitters, but I later figured out that it was Boston sports writers putting a positive spin on something that really a result of a lowered mound and smaller strike zone. Quote
Jim Cowan Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 Here's another savant, Sam Snead, answering questions: Q: Sam, how can I hit the ball farther? A: Swing the club faster. Q: Sam, what's your technique for hitting a draw or a fade? A: I just think "draw" or "fade" He wasn't being a smartass, he was smiling the whole time and he thought he was being helpful. Quote
Tigermojo Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 Wentz is pitching. We should probably all take a scheduled day off tomorrow. 1 Quote
Jim Cowan Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Tigermojo said: Wentz is pitching. We should probably all take a scheduled day off tomorrow. Tiger337 said it best, Joey Wince. Edited June 28, 2023 by Jim Cowan 1 Quote
1984Echoes Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, LongLiveMaroth said: Certainly glad he isn't now Not enough to change my mind. 1 hour ago, chasfh said: Line drive missile outta here! Who wants to option TORK! now! Me. Quote
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