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If you study Japanese catchers you’ll notice the big glove moves we see in America isn’t nearly as prevalent. Something I think we miss at times is the fundamental importance of timing above getting off big, fast moves. Clean pockets and fluid dynamics are first priority.

If you study Japanese catchers you’ll notice the big glove moves we see in America isn’t nearly as prevalent. Something I think we miss at times is the fundamental importance of timing above getting off big, fast moves. Clean pockets and fluid dynamics are first priority.

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Seishiro Sakamoto doing a fantastic job sticking this 95 mph FF at the bottom corner of the zone I appreciate the subtlety of this receiving. There is much less movement compared to a lot of catchers we see in the US, but Sakamoto’s timing and aggressiveness are still elite

Seishiro Sakamoto doing a fantastic job sticking this 95 mph FF at the bottom corner of the zone I appreciate the subtlety of this receiving. There is much less movement compared to a lot of catchers we see in the US, but Sakamoto’s timing and aggressiveness are still elite

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The Padres have the lowest Called Strike Rate at the bottom of the zone (17-19) in baseball at 30%. Compare to a team like NYY at 44% Fermin is especially elite in this area. Called Strike Rate at Bottom of Zone (17-19) Fermin: 40% League Avg: 36% Maldonado: 32% Diaz: 28%

The Padres have the lowest Called Strike Rate at the bottom of the zone (17-19) in baseball at 30%. Compare to a team like NYY at 44% Fermin is especially elite in this area. Called Strike Rate at Bottom of Zone (17-19) Fermin: 40% League Avg: 36% Maldonado: 32% Diaz: 28%

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Ranking Every MLB Team’s Camera Angle

Ranking Every MLB Team’s Camera Angle

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The Marlins first game in franchise history. It’s 1993, and 45-year-old Knuckballer Charlie Hough K’s the first batter he faces on a called strike about 14 inches off the plate. The game looks a bit different now.

The Marlins first game in franchise history. It’s 1993, and 45-year-old Knuckballer Charlie Hough K’s the first batter he faces on a called strike about 14 inches off the plate. The game looks a bit different now.

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Cal Raleigh reminded everyone tonight he’s a Platinum Glove caliber receiver Handled huge pitches flawlessly to help Muñoz close out a big win. He’s not just making an impact with the bat, he’s 85th percentile in Framing too #TridentsUp

Cal Raleigh reminded everyone tonight he’s a Platinum Glove caliber receiver Handled huge pitches flawlessly to help Muñoz close out a big win. He’s not just making an impact with the bat, he’s 85th percentile in Framing too #TridentsUp

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Catcher initiated “glove-drop” pickoffs to 2B in 2025.

Catcher initiated “glove-drop” pickoffs to 2B in 2025.

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Would’ve loved to see Cal get an AB in that last inning vs Palencia

Would’ve loved to see Cal get an AB in that last inning vs Palencia

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Jerar Encarnacion is not only a sleeper breakout candidate, but could be the one to break San Francisco’s 30-HR drought In 2024, Jerar demolished AAA pitching: (Percentiles) .448 wOBA (100th) .411 xwOBA (100th) 94.7 Avg EV (100th) 108.9 90th% EV (100th) 57.1% HardHit (99th)

Jerar Encarnacion is not only a sleeper breakout candidate, but could be the one to break San Francisco’s 30-HR drought In 2024, Jerar demolished AAA pitching: (Percentiles) .448 wOBA (100th) .411 xwOBA (100th) 94.7 Avg EV (100th) 108.9 90th% EV (100th) 57.1% HardHit (99th)

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Brandon Drury is an interesting Free Agent we haven’t heard much about this offseason. He dealt with lingering hamstring issues and illnesses in 2024, but from ‘22-‘23, Drury was a .262/.313/.495 bat with a 119 wRC+ Offers defensive versatility having played 123 errorless innings at 3B in ‘24 while also manning 2B for 56 games and 1B for 14. His Contact% was at career-norm (77%) and O-Swing% was a career-low (25.8%). His 0.33 BB/K rate was .15 points higher than 2023. Still has good bat speed (72.6) and had career-best Max EV of 113.7. Is there potential for a healthy version of himself to maintain his better plate discipline and get back to the Hard Hit and Barrel rates of ‘22-‘23? Despite the numbers not being good, Drury did improve month-to-month from July to September. Numbers vs Fastballs took huge hit (.508 xSLG to .291) but his Whiff% vs them actually dropped. GB rate up by 14% and Pull down by 6.1%. Can he return to that in ‘25? Do you think he could be a good buy-low option? Steamer projects .234/.291/.388, 7HR, and 91 wRC+

Brandon Drury is an interesting Free Agent we haven’t heard much about this offseason. He dealt with lingering hamstring issues and illnesses in 2024, but from ‘22-‘23, Drury was a .262/.313/.495 bat with a 119 wRC+ Offers defensive versatility having played 123 errorless innings at 3B in ‘24 while also manning 2B for 56 games and 1B for 14. His Contact% was at career-norm (77%) and O-Swing% was a career-low (25.8%). His 0.33 BB/K rate was .15 points higher than 2023. Still has good bat speed (72.6) and had career-best Max EV of 113.7. Is there potential for a healthy version of himself to maintain his better plate discipline and get back to the Hard Hit and Barrel rates of ‘22-‘23? Despite the numbers not being good, Drury did improve month-to-month from July to September. Numbers vs Fastballs took huge hit (.508 xSLG to .291) but his Whiff% vs them actually dropped. GB rate up by 14% and Pull down by 6.1%. Can he return to that in ‘25? Do you think he could be a good buy-low option? Steamer projects .234/.291/.388, 7HR, and 91 wRC+

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Teoscar Hernandez and Mookie Betts talking about the WBC vs World Series 👀 Love all the hype next year’s tournament is getting already! #WorldBaseballClassic

Teoscar Hernandez and Mookie Betts talking about the WBC vs World Series 👀 Love all the hype next year’s tournament is getting already! #WorldBaseballClassic

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Home Runs at Every Launch Angle

Home Runs at Every Launch Angle

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The Brewers Catching Lab is cooking again Danny Jansen had -9 Framing Runs with the Rays this year. Since he’s been acquired by MIL, he’s increased his Called Strike Rate by 4% and has 1 Framing Run. The most significant change can be seen in his gloveload ⬇️

The Brewers Catching Lab is cooking again Danny Jansen had -9 Framing Runs with the Rays this year. Since he’s been acquired by MIL, he’s increased his Called Strike Rate by 4% and has 1 Framing Run. The most significant change can be seen in his gloveload ⬇️

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