I really like Suárez. I’m a little less sold on Wentz, but I still hope the Braves find a way to keep both of them.
With Baumann, I think he went to Driveline last summer and came back throwing harder, but the command wasn’t quite there. Listening on the radio, though, it sounded like he had better feel — maybe even more controlled velocity on certain pitches, kind of like what we heard about JR Ritchie the day before.
To me, that’s the smarter approach. You don’t need to throw every pitch like it’s your last one at max effort. It’s about hitting spots, staying under control, and using your velocity strategically instead of trying to overpower everyone every single pitch.
Has anyone commented on Baumann's approach this year? If there is another injury to a starter do you think JR Richie has a better than everyone else chance to break with the club? (I know another Baldwin type ROY possible? Is JR Richie on any top 100 lists or enough of them?)
I also like both Suarez and Wentz. Fun fact, though, I'm writing about Wentz for tomorrow. I think they're higher on him than we realize and I set out to figure out why.
I really like Suárez. I’m a little less sold on Wentz, but I still hope the Braves find a way to keep both of them.
With Baumann, I think he went to Driveline last summer and came back throwing harder, but the command wasn’t quite there. Listening on the radio, though, it sounded like he had better feel — maybe even more controlled velocity on certain pitches, kind of like what we heard about JR Ritchie the day before.
To me, that’s the smarter approach. You don’t need to throw every pitch like it’s your last one at max effort. It’s about hitting spots, staying under control, and using your velocity strategically instead of trying to overpower everyone every single pitch.
Has anyone commented on Baumann's approach this year? If there is another injury to a starter do you think JR Richie has a better than everyone else chance to break with the club? (I know another Baldwin type ROY possible? Is JR Richie on any top 100 lists or enough of them?)
I also like both Suarez and Wentz. Fun fact, though, I'm writing about Wentz for tomorrow. I think they're higher on him than we realize and I set out to figure out why.
It would be a very cool story for him to find his path with the Braves after all...