(#110) I like the language of the game. After 3 innings of the nine inning game, players are saying "it's a 6 inning game." Then finally, it's a one inning game. 3 outs away from a win. Both games of a doubleheader are two completely different games and they must be played as such. The … Continue reading Savvy Baseball Observations, Volume 5 (Spring 2022) →

(#106) I saw a hitter walk on strike 3. It happens more than you think. Sometimes they strikeout on ball four. The double play is the pitcher's best friend. 1 pitch, 2 outs. Rinse and repeat. The home plate umpire argued balls and strikes with the hitter, the dugout, the first base coach, the third … Continue reading Savvy Baseball Observations, Volume 3 (Spring 2022) →

(#104) The battle of the 1-1 pitch. This is the stat to pay attention to. How many pitchers throw a ball to make it 2-1 and give a good advantage to the hitter or how many throw a strike to make it 1-2 and set up stuff the hitter does not want to hit? It's … Continue reading Savvy Baseball Observations, Volume 2 (Spring 2022) →

(#103) I like the wrist bands the players wear. I would have some personal messaging on their cards, like "6-6-6- Throw a freaking strike!" "4-2-9"- Fastball coming. Sit on it and don't miss it.” Could even silently tell him to sit on the breaking ball on a 3-1 count and hit it out of the … Continue reading Savvy Baseball Observations, Volume 1 (Spring 2022) →