Splits vs GB/Velocity Topic

Splits are about 100 times more important than velocity or GB/FB.
1/23/2010 10:48 PM
Quote: Originally Posted By jonas1102 on 1/23/2010
Splits are about 100 times more important than velocity or GB/FB.

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1/24/2010 6:25 AM
I would take A over B, though I'd be happy to get either.

A's stamina and durability are a huge selling point for me (he could pitch 7-8 innings a game in a 4-man rotation versus 6-7 innings in a 5-man rotation like B). B does have better control and splits which is impossible to deny, however A will still be comparable because his top pitch is a 97 which is a HUGE difference from B's ace pitch of 77. The higher GB and velocity make him a more versatile pitcher as well-- he'll strike out loads of guys, and when he doesn't, as long as you stock the middle of your infield with decent fielders this guy will be a Cy Young contender every year since he'll induce so many dribblers. B will still be a great pitcher, but his performance will suffer if he doesn't have a great defense behind him.

Again, it's a tough decision-- splits are more important than anything else in a pitcher's arsenal, making B possibly superior-- but I'd be happy to get either one. I'd probably just choose A. I'd be interested to see these guys' other ratings-- if one of them has really low makeup and patience, for example, I'd be inclined to choose the other. Either way you're looking at a very good pitcher.
1/24/2010 9:51 AM
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1/24/2010 10:25 AM
That helps B's cause just a smidge-- he has a better chance of reaching his projections, and with that combo of patience and durability, he can sustain even a sizeable injury without worrying about a huge dropoff in ratings (whereas A might not recover so well). Brings it closer to a coin flip, but I might still take A.

Also, that P5 for B won't go over well. If you get him, make sure he has a good pitching coach so he drops it.
1/24/2010 10:48 AM
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1/26/2010 9:30 AM
Joseph Martin is somewhat similar. He has a low vs but nasty pitches to make up for it
1/26/2010 9:35 AM
I like him better than either of the others.
1/26/2010 10:15 AM
hes even better if hes handed since all the switch hitters will bat righty
1/26/2010 10:18 AM
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