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Absolutely electric stuff for Scottish Heritage/Tartan Army night at loanDepot park. Even routine fly outs in the first inning are getting a ton a love. We should be in for a fun one.

Absolutely electric stuff for Scottish Heritage/Tartan Army night at loanDepot park. Even routine fly outs in the first inning are getting a ton a love. We should be in for a fun one.

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Ken Griffey Jr. and Gary Sheffield admire the final swing of Ronald Acuña Jr.’s round which produced an absolute tape measure shot.

Ken Griffey Jr. and Gary Sheffield admire the final swing of Ronald Acuña Jr.’s round which produced an absolute tape measure shot.

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I forgot how dirty Max Scherzer was done one pitch away from a perfect game. If this was done in the college world series I think Jose Tabata would have been banned for life

I forgot how dirty Max Scherzer was done one pitch away from a perfect game. If this was done in the college world series I think Jose Tabata would have been banned for life

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The Cubs brought Billy Hamilton in to be a potential pinch run option on the postseason squad. Safe to say the legs are still there. They've been pinch running him in Triple-A games to get the legs going again. 3 for 3 so far. Here's two of them on two straight pitches.

The Cubs brought Billy Hamilton in to be a potential pinch run option on the postseason squad. Safe to say the legs are still there. They've been pinch running him in Triple-A games to get the legs going again. 3 for 3 so far. Here's two of them on two straight pitches.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. just struggled through the worst month of his career. He has yet to pull a fastball in the air. He tinkers as much as any hitter in the game, which we saw throughout a successful year in 2025. So what’s his best foot forward in 2026?

Fernando Tatis Jr. just struggled through the worst month of his career. He has yet to pull a fastball in the air. He tinkers as much as any hitter in the game, which we saw throughout a successful year in 2025. So what’s his best foot forward in 2026?

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I think the most stark difference is 2021 vs 2026. As I detailed in the piece, ‘21 was the last time we saw him with consistently the same mechanics and those mechanics were his best. You can really see the difference in the lower half here and why he’s struggling to pull.

I think the most stark difference is 2021 vs 2026. As I detailed in the piece, ‘21 was the last time we saw him with consistently the same mechanics and those mechanics were his best. You can really see the difference in the lower half here and why he’s struggling to pull.

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Had a blast talking hitting (and a little bit of catching) with Samuel Basallo. The offensive improvements are clear and it was awesome to hear the adjustments broken down from the man himself.

Had a blast talking hitting (and a little bit of catching) with Samuel Basallo. The offensive improvements are clear and it was awesome to hear the adjustments broken down from the man himself.

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Look at Gunnar go man

Look at Gunnar go man

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George Lombard Jr. is off to a ridiculous start to the season at Double-A, going 13 for 28 (.464) with 2 HR and 7 XBH already, but the most ridiculous stat may be in the swing decision department. Lombard has seen 65 pitches outside of the zone so far and has swung at just one.

George Lombard Jr. is off to a ridiculous start to the season at Double-A, going 13 for 28 (.464) with 2 HR and 7 XBH already, but the most ridiculous stat may be in the swing decision department. Lombard has seen 65 pitches outside of the zone so far and has swung at just one.

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Robinson Cano in 68 Mexican League games this year... .446/.490/.674, 14 HR, 37 XBH, 68 RBI

Robinson Cano in 68 Mexican League games this year... .446/.490/.674, 14 HR, 37 XBH, 68 RBI

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Marlins OF prospect Cam Cannarella ripped through High-A (159 wRC+) and he has been better at Double-A. He launched his third homer in 18 games today, sporting a 1.022 OPS. 12 BB compared to 8 Ks. Unconventional swing that results in a lot of inside out, but he pulled this one.

Marlins OF prospect Cam Cannarella ripped through High-A (159 wRC+) and he has been better at Double-A. He launched his third homer in 18 games today, sporting a 1.022 OPS. 12 BB compared to 8 Ks. Unconventional swing that results in a lot of inside out, but he pulled this one.

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This Jesus Made swing is absurd. Two strikes bases, loaded and he clears them with a triple on a swing that produces a flare for most hitters.

This Jesus Made swing is absurd. Two strikes bases, loaded and he clears them with a triple on a swing that produces a flare for most hitters.

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I know it's early, but the captivating Yohendrick Piñango is 10 for 26 (.400) to start his big league career with only three strikeouts.

I know it's early, but the captivating Yohendrick Piñango is 10 for 26 (.400) to start his big league career with only three strikeouts.

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Good morning, here's Hanley Ramirez hitting a 113 MPH homer at 14 degrees.

Good morning, here's Hanley Ramirez hitting a 113 MPH homer at 14 degrees.

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Mike Sirota's uptick in power in his first pro season was ridiculous. Of the 135 balls in play I had access to in his last season at Northeastern, I could only find two batted balls above 105 MPH. In 59 games in 2025, Sirota produced 30 batted balls 105 MPH and above.

Mike Sirota's uptick in power in his first pro season was ridiculous. Of the 135 balls in play I had access to in his last season at Northeastern, I could only find two batted balls above 105 MPH. In 59 games in 2025, Sirota produced 30 batted balls 105 MPH and above.

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Cubs catcher prospect Owen Ayers is on another planet right now. In his last 10 games at AA, he is 24 for 40 (.600), with 12 XBH. 1.752 OPS. Now up to a 188 wRC+ this year. He has also thrown out 35% of attempted base stealers. 19th rounder in '24. Another Cubs scouting W.

Cubs catcher prospect Owen Ayers is on another planet right now. In his last 10 games at AA, he is 24 for 40 (.600), with 12 XBH. 1.752 OPS. Now up to a 188 wRC+ this year. He has also thrown out 35% of attempted base stealers. 19th rounder in '24. Another Cubs scouting W.

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The swing adjustments are undeniable from Konnor Griffin and the fact that he made these changes before facing any adversity as a first round high school guy says a lot about the makeup. When a 6-foot-4 explosive athlete starts interacting with the ground properly…look out.

The swing adjustments are undeniable from Konnor Griffin and the fact that he made these changes before facing any adversity as a first round high school guy says a lot about the makeup. When a 6-foot-4 explosive athlete starts interacting with the ground properly…look out.

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Edwin Arroyo's improvements from the left side have been so impressive this season. Simplified things in the box and the results have followed. Lower half working way better. Z-Con: 84%➡️90% Avg EV: 86.4➡️88.6 Hard Hit: 33%➡️40% LA: 3°➡️13° 1.091 OPS as LHH this season.

Edwin Arroyo's improvements from the left side have been so impressive this season. Simplified things in the box and the results have followed. Lower half working way better. Z-Con: 84%➡️90% Avg EV: 86.4➡️88.6 Hard Hit: 33%➡️40% LA: 3°➡️13° 1.091 OPS as LHH this season.

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Some absurd Jacob Wilson stats. 1. He has swung at 234 pitches in the zone this season, making contact with 223 of them. 2. He has more games with 4 hits (7) than 0 hits (4) 3. He has more games with 4+ RBI (3) than 2 strikeouts (2) 4. He is hitting over .400 vs. all pitch types

Some absurd Jacob Wilson stats. 1. He has swung at 234 pitches in the zone this season, making contact with 223 of them. 2. He has more games with 4 hits (7) than 0 hits (4) 3. He has more games with 4+ RBI (3) than 2 strikeouts (2) 4. He is hitting over .400 vs. all pitch types

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This Deion Sanders swing against Eric Gagne was ridiculous. This was his first game back too in 2001. What a crazy talent he was.

This Deion Sanders swing against Eric Gagne was ridiculous. This was his first game back too in 2001. What a crazy talent he was.

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Can really appreciate how unique the angle Nolan McLean creates which paired with his ability to spin it is just a tough look for hitters. Here’s the double play he got Maikel Garcia to ground into.

Can really appreciate how unique the angle Nolan McLean creates which paired with his ability to spin it is just a tough look for hitters. Here’s the double play he got Maikel Garcia to ground into.

528,570 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

Cam Cannarella goes deep AGAIN. 12th on the year in just 48 games. 9th in 29 Double-A games. I thought this was a contact and speed guy out of the draft, but he's just finding the barrel consistently. Only an EV90 of 103 MPH, but an average EV of 92 MPH. 50% Hard Hit rate.

Cam Cannarella goes deep AGAIN. 12th on the year in just 48 games. 9th in 29 Double-A games. I thought this was a contact and speed guy out of the draft, but he's just finding the barrel consistently. Only an EV90 of 103 MPH, but an average EV of 92 MPH. 50% Hard Hit rate.

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Josiah Hartshorn is ridiculous. 5th HR in his last 10 games. He's a switch-hitting 19-year-old who is running a contact rate of 80%, chase rate of 19% and an EV90 of 105 MPH. Currently No. 63 overall for Just Baseball, but safe to say the arrow is pointing directly upwards.

Josiah Hartshorn is ridiculous. 5th HR in his last 10 games. He's a switch-hitting 19-year-old who is running a contact rate of 80%, chase rate of 19% and an EV90 of 105 MPH. Currently No. 63 overall for Just Baseball, but safe to say the arrow is pointing directly upwards.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong already won coldest home run of 2024. It’s over. Nothing else will compare. Dude gets thrown at twice by a 10 year big leaguer, his manager gets tossed in his defense, then PCA sends the next pitch 400 feet at 110.

Pete Crow-Armstrong already won coldest home run of 2024. It’s over. Nothing else will compare. Dude gets thrown at twice by a 10 year big leaguer, his manager gets tossed in his defense, then PCA sends the next pitch 400 feet at 110.

1,574,054 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

Here's a video of Kyle Schwarber throwing out Marwin Gonzalez trying to steal. Tag applied by second baseman Ian Happ.

Here's a video of Kyle Schwarber throwing out Marwin Gonzalez trying to steal. Tag applied by second baseman Ian Happ.

689,724 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Maybe I’m being a curmudgeon but Lindor being mic’d up mid game with his wife and the broadcast booth is absolutely INSANE to me

Maybe I’m being a curmudgeon but Lindor being mic’d up mid game with his wife and the broadcast booth is absolutely INSANE to me

627,945 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Ramon DeJesus just ejected THREE Rangers between innings. Bro is about to call in a UAV

Ramon DeJesus just ejected THREE Rangers between innings. Bro is about to call in a UAV

1,546,120 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Trout talking hitting is like Mozart and Beethoven chopping it up about composing music.

Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Trout talking hitting is like Mozart and Beethoven chopping it up about composing music.

1,398,348 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

Arjun Nimmala's operation is simple but explosive. The quality of contact leap this year is eye-popping. Avg EV: 88.5➡️91.4 EV90: 103.8➡️108 Hard Hit: 39%➡️50% Still just 20 years old for the entire season and is settling into AA. Poised to climb on our top 100 update.

Arjun Nimmala's operation is simple but explosive. The quality of contact leap this year is eye-popping. Avg EV: 88.5➡️91.4 EV90: 103.8➡️108 Hard Hit: 39%➡️50% Still just 20 years old for the entire season and is settling into AA. Poised to climb on our top 100 update.

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Two homers for Jefferson Rojas tonight. This one left the bat at 110 MPH. OPS at Double-A is up to .889 with 13 homers in 60 games. Reminder he was still 20 years old on Opening Day. Simple swing, easy bat speed and a good feel to drive the ball in the air.

Two homers for Jefferson Rojas tonight. This one left the bat at 110 MPH. OPS at Double-A is up to .889 with 13 homers in 60 games. Reminder he was still 20 years old on Opening Day. Simple swing, easy bat speed and a good feel to drive the ball in the air.

31,810 Aufrufe • vor 24 Tagen

Absolutely insane throw by Joe Mack on a double steal last night. Initially looked to third, saw the runner was almost there and threw a seed flat footed to second base.

Absolutely insane throw by Joe Mack on a double steal last night. Initially looked to third, saw the runner was almost there and threw a seed flat footed to second base.

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Feels like a fever dream watching Marcell Ozuna run this fast

Feels like a fever dream watching Marcell Ozuna run this fast

331,820 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Eric Hartman's 16th homer. Crazy bat speed, even when he isn't getting his A swing off. This was still rocketed 106.4 MPH at 22 degrees. Huge tools. Just Baseball's No. 32 overall prospect.

Eric Hartman's 16th homer. Crazy bat speed, even when he isn't getting his A swing off. This was still rocketed 106.4 MPH at 22 degrees. Huge tools. Just Baseball's No. 32 overall prospect.

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Kumar Rocker was looking free and easy on Friday. Now has tossed 7 IP scoreless in AA as he builds back from TJ. Averaged 98.5 mph, touched 100 mph. Four seam played well at the top, two-seam had late run to tie up righties. Slider is wipeout. 70% strike rate since returning.

Kumar Rocker was looking free and easy on Friday. Now has tossed 7 IP scoreless in AA as he builds back from TJ. Averaged 98.5 mph, touched 100 mph. Four seam played well at the top, two-seam had late run to tie up righties. Slider is wipeout. 70% strike rate since returning.

480,777 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Miguel Sime Jr. strikes out JJ Wetherholt with a nasty sequence. 91 MPH slider, then a 101 MPH fastball by him.

Miguel Sime Jr. strikes out JJ Wetherholt with a nasty sequence. 91 MPH slider, then a 101 MPH fastball by him.

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Chase Harlan (Dodgers) looks noticeably stronger this year. Max EV of 111 last year, already has a 113 and 114 this year. This pitch looks like it gets deep on him and Harlan just muscles it out to right-center.

Chase Harlan (Dodgers) looks noticeably stronger this year. Max EV of 111 last year, already has a 113 and 114 this year. This pitch looks like it gets deep on him and Harlan just muscles it out to right-center.

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I know the Rule 5 Draft is typically an environment for pitchers and premium defenders, but if I was a team with a 40 spot, I would take a shot on OF Yohendrick Piñango. He's a data darling and the bat speed is ridiculous. EV90 of 109 MPH, 50% hard hit, 21% chase, 80% contact.

I know the Rule 5 Draft is typically an environment for pitchers and premium defenders, but if I was a team with a 40 spot, I would take a shot on OF Yohendrick Piñango. He's a data darling and the bat speed is ridiculous. EV90 of 109 MPH, 50% hard hit, 21% chase, 80% contact.

93,350 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

This sequence from Jacob Misiorowski to Deyvison De Los Santos 🤮🤮 99 mph heater, 87 mph breaking ball. I feel like he’s handing me the baseball and I’m five rows behind home.

This sequence from Jacob Misiorowski to Deyvison De Los Santos 🤮🤮 99 mph heater, 87 mph breaking ball. I feel like he’s handing me the baseball and I’m five rows behind home.

177,289 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

The final tally on Emerson's slash line post swing adjustment: 76 G: .311/.404/.510, 11 HR, 35 XBH, 16 K%, GB rate dropped from 57% to 39%. Reached AAA for final 8 games and OPS'd 1.000. That's a big reason why he checks in at No. 5 overall on Just Baseball's top 100 update.

The final tally on Emerson's slash line post swing adjustment: 76 G: .311/.404/.510, 11 HR, 35 XBH, 16 K%, GB rate dropped from 57% to 39%. Reached AAA for final 8 games and OPS'd 1.000. That's a big reason why he checks in at No. 5 overall on Just Baseball's top 100 update.

67,026 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten