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The Doddfather

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With all the talk about analytics these days, and the pitching coaches I’ve heard talk about 6 man rotations or 5 pitcher games going 3-3-1-1-1, when do y’all think this will translate to the college game? I keep hearing that pitchers are being trained to only throw 3 innings at a time max from a young age, but it hasn’t really happened, as a rule, in college baseball yet.

I heard the other day that a 5 man rotation only started in the early to mid 80’s, which was just when I was established. 4 man rotation was the rule before that and everyone said a 5 man would never work.

As a purist, I like letting the starter get into and out of trouble to see what he’s got, and then go from there. Even the “hold” stat is weird to me. I still love the 7 inning from starter, 1 from setup, and 1 from closer model. That’s all assuming the starter is on his game, or else Harvey Wholestaff is always in play!
 

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The Doddfather said:
With all the talk about analytics these days, and the pitching coaches I’ve heard talk about 6 man rotations or 5 pitcher games going 3-3-1-1-1, when do y’all think this will translate to the college game? I keep hearing that pitchers are being trained to only throw 3 innings at a time max from a young age, but it hasn’t really happened, as a rule, in college baseball yet.

I heard the other day that a 5 man rotation only started in the early to mid 80’s, which was just when I was established. 4 man rotation was the rule before that and everyone said a 5 man would never work.

As a purist, I like letting the starter get into and out of trouble to see what he’s got, and then go from there. Even the “hold” stat is weird to me. I still love the 7 inning from starter, 1 from setup, and 1 from closer model. That’s all assuming the starter is on his game, or else Harvey Wholestaff is always in play!
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I agree and think the model of using tons of pitchers is stupid and is classic over management. Find someone who “has it” that night and ride that hoss.
 
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Info (CDH comments) from post-presser:
-Datoc bounces back. (i.e. pitching consecutive days isn't an issue). Was nice he only threw 6 pitches; but he can probably pitch "everyday" [I had wondered this...& I interpret this to mean CDH has no issue with Datoc pitching again today & Sunday if situation dictates & not too lengthy]
-Waddell "strained" his calf. He is day-to-day... CDH "gut" says he will be out awhile.
-Radcliff is "working very hard" ...liked the way he swung it last night. He'll be a big producer in future.
 
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Besides the obvious incentive to win any game (and capture the series)... a home conference game... against a coastal rival ahead of us in standings....

...it really is worth considering that Connor Thomas has had 2 really good Sat starts (one ok start) giving the team opportunities to win; but different things have led to disappointing loses in all 3 of his ACC starts. Need to come out firing & pick him up today!!
 
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RoosterJacket said:
Just a few stats that bring a smile to my face:
Curry—51 K/12 BB, 1.05 WHIP
Thomas—36 K/3 BB, 1.15 WHIP
Archer—16 K/3 BB, 0.94 WHIP
English—13 K/1 BB, 1.27 WHIP
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This depth is something we haven't had in a long time. Makes one look forward to the postseason possibilities.

But GT is usually just good enough to break your heart. Maybe that is changed for one season?
 

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GTNavyNuke said:
This depth is something we haven't had in a long time. Makes one look forward to the postseason possibilities.

But GT is usually just good enough to break your heart. Maybe that is changed for one season?
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36K versus 3 BB for X? Holy wow.
 
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