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<blockquote data-quote="FredJacket" data-source="post: 424066" data-attributes="member: 2843"><p>I agree with this. I'll add a couple of things. </p><p></p><p>First of all, CDH mentioned that X was tipping pitches against UVA when pitching from the stretch. It was in the context of adjustments needed coming off a loss to UVA and preparing for Duke. I'd guess if he did it against UVA and from the stretch... it is possible he's done it off and on all year and not just from the stretch and some of the better teams/batters have picked up on it. </p><p></p><p>Secondly... and this is going to sound like complaining about the #1 improvement for this team over 2017. Ga Tech is ranked #30 in the NCAA in BB allowed per 9IPs. In contrast, #190 in Hits per 9IPs. That's a little out of whack. Early in the season listening to interviews, I heard several players and coaches say it was a point of emphasis to throw strikes and get an out within the 1st 3 pitches of an AB. Frankly...this allows for teams to be sitting early in the count on what will likely be a strike and probably a fastball for a strike. Curry is an outstanding pitcher; but as [USER=944]@MWBATL[/USER] said until he develops other pitches besides his great fastball... when he misses in the zone, good hitters will usually hit it very hard. BTW... Curry's 8 wins has him tied for most in the ACC and 31st in the NCAA. That's appropriate because he plays like a "winner" the way he battles. </p><p></p><p>As an aside.. this is make what Connor Thomas has done even more impressive... because his high percentage of strikes are almost ALL "good" (not down the middle) strikes and can be any of 3 pitches he throws. When hitters are guessing (and they usually are with CT), Thomas is at a huge advantage.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FredJacket, post: 424066, member: 2843"] I agree with this. I'll add a couple of things. First of all, CDH mentioned that X was tipping pitches against UVA when pitching from the stretch. It was in the context of adjustments needed coming off a loss to UVA and preparing for Duke. I'd guess if he did it against UVA and from the stretch... it is possible he's done it off and on all year and not just from the stretch and some of the better teams/batters have picked up on it. Secondly... and this is going to sound like complaining about the #1 improvement for this team over 2017. Ga Tech is ranked #30 in the NCAA in BB allowed per 9IPs. In contrast, #190 in Hits per 9IPs. That's a little out of whack. Early in the season listening to interviews, I heard several players and coaches say it was a point of emphasis to throw strikes and get an out within the 1st 3 pitches of an AB. Frankly...this allows for teams to be sitting early in the count on what will likely be a strike and probably a fastball for a strike. Curry is an outstanding pitcher; but as [USER=944]@MWBATL[/USER] said until he develops other pitches besides his great fastball... when he misses in the zone, good hitters will usually hit it very hard. BTW... Curry's 8 wins has him tied for most in the ACC and 31st in the NCAA. That's appropriate because he plays like a "winner" the way he battles. As an aside.. this is make what Connor Thomas has done even more impressive... because his high percentage of strikes are almost ALL "good" (not down the middle) strikes and can be any of 3 pitches he throws. When hitters are guessing (and they usually are with CT), Thomas is at a huge advantage. [/QUOTE]
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