Medlen’s Misfortune is Everyone’s Misfortune
March 18, 2014 by Ted Leavengood · 1 Comment
As the 2012 season drew to a conclusion, Stephen Strasburg’s absence from the rotation of the Washington Nationals was one of the more hotly debated issues. Often those heaping abuse on the Nationals decision to bench their prized right-hander contrasted their decision with that of the Atlanta Braves where Kris Medlen was still taking the […]
Aroldis Chapman’s Fantastic Pitch f/x
September 2, 2010 by Bobby Aguilera · Leave a Comment
The last time I tried to copy and paste a graph from Texas Leaguers Pitch f/x database, the information didn’t translate. Â Let’s see if this works. Here is supposed to be the side angle of Aroldis Chapman pitches from his Major League debut two nights ago. Â Notice the excellent tumbling, downward action of his offerings. […]
How To Be An Idol
June 12, 2010 by Gabriel Schechter · Leave a Comment
I met a great man last month. Doug Harvey visited the Hall of Fame for the day-long orientation given new electees, including a tour of the museum and collections and a staff reception. At these receptions, the new Hall of Famer usually speaks briefly, lets his wife say a few words, and spends 20-30 minutes […]
