Is Fox using a juiced gun?
Some of the radar readings have been real interesting in the playoffs. Any feelings about this?
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I've seen Zumaya picth plenty of times and i've seen him hit 101, 102, and even 103 once or twice. and that was espn, and fox sports net. so i think it's legit.
I was in the stadium for Games 1 & 2 of the A's/Tigers and the scoreboard gun was hitting 100-103 multiple times with Zumaya, Rodney and Verlander.
I always assumed they juiced up the stadium gun...but that same gun shows Zito 84-86 with an occasional 88.
I always assumed they juiced up the stadium gun...but that same gun shows Zito 84-86 with an occasional 88.
Rogers ain't throwing 100 tonight, has a shutout though...
Again I say in the "bigs' just as at any other level it is "are you getting batters out"--- apparently the pitchers are doing their job so throw the radar gun away---the bottom line is what counts---did you win ?
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Velocity Creep?
I have been wondering that as well. How is it that we go for years with only a few instances of players hitting 100 and suddenly 100 is almost common?
One possible explaination. The velocity of a ball obviously decreases quickly as it leaves the hand due to drag. The closer the ball is measured to the hand the higher the velocity. I may be mistaken but as the years have gone by the technology has gotten better and better to measure the ball closer to release point. This may account in part, for some of the increase.
Of course then there is always the conspiracy theory....
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Velocity Creep?
I have been wondering that as well. How is it that we go for years with only a few instances of players hitting 100 and suddenly 100 is almost common?
One possible explaination. The velocity of a ball obviously decreases quickly as it leaves the hand due to drag. The closer the ball is measured to the hand the higher the velocity. I may be mistaken but as the years have gone by the technology has gotten better and better to measure the ball closer to release point. This may account in part, for some of the increase.
Of course then there is always the conspiracy theory....
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100 is common?
100 is common?
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OK...I admit it...I overstated it a bit!
But my God, it seems like you go years with vague rumors of players hitting triple digits...and then BAM on the same roster you got two guys who are right there regularly and getting 103 which last year I would have said...was almost impossible!
Pretty darned remarkable...kinda makes you go...hhhhmmmm?
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OK...I admit it...I overstated it a bit!
But my God, it seems like you go years with vague rumors of players hitting triple digits...and then BAM on the same roster you got two guys who are right there regularly and getting 103 which last year I would have said...was almost impossible!
Pretty darned remarkable...kinda makes you go...hhhhmmmm?
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quote:Originally posted by TRhit:
Again I say in the "bigs' just as at any other level it is "are you getting batters out"--- apparently the pitchers are doing their job so throw the radar gun away---the bottom line is what counts---did you win ?
Verlander threw 17 pitches of 100 or better. That is just sick. I agree TPM, that is absolutely NOT COMMON. Have to think it is the Detroit Pitching staff with Verlander and Zumaya, and now they have drafted Miller. Jeez, they are impressive. I think they will dominate and have a very good club for years to go, provided everyone stays healthy. Dont need to wind up like Prior or Wood. There won't be many clubs that can match that rotation, and they have an owner who will spend the bucks to keep them. Just my opinion. Take care all.