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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Look at Gunnar go man

Look at Gunnar go man

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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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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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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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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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Just ridiculous for James Wood to cover this pitch and hit it 113 over the centerfielder's head

Just ridiculous for James Wood to cover this pitch and hit it 113 over the centerfielder's head

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A few Rays fans chant “overrated” just before Roman Anthony launches a 97 MPH Santiago Suarez fastball into the stratosphere. All three of the Red Sox top prospects have left the yard tonight and none of them were cheap.

A few Rays fans chant “overrated” just before Roman Anthony launches a 97 MPH Santiago Suarez fastball into the stratosphere. All three of the Red Sox top prospects have left the yard tonight and none of them were cheap.

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Phillies OF prospect Gabriel Rincones sprinted through the finish line at Triple-A last year and could be an option at the big league level in '26. Last 40 games of '25: .293/.422/.586, 10 HR, 15.5 BB%, 19.7 K%. Hard Hit rate of 52% in that span with EV90 of 110.8 MPH (!!)

Phillies OF prospect Gabriel Rincones sprinted through the finish line at Triple-A last year and could be an option at the big league level in '26. Last 40 games of '25: .293/.422/.586, 10 HR, 15.5 BB%, 19.7 K%. Hard Hit rate of 52% in that span with EV90 of 110.8 MPH (!!)

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Shoutout Jake Mangum on an incredible second career MLB game. 4 for 4 with two hits from each side of the plate is ridiculous. He was probably deserving of a shot a while ago, but just kept grinding. Last two AAA seasons: .305/.351/.431 and he was set for another one in Durham.

Shoutout Jake Mangum on an incredible second career MLB game. 4 for 4 with two hits from each side of the plate is ridiculous. He was probably deserving of a shot a while ago, but just kept grinding. Last two AAA seasons: .305/.351/.431 and he was set for another one in Durham.

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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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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.

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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.

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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 görüntüleme • 10 ay önce

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

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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

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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.

1,398,271 görüntüleme • 3 yıl önce

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

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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You're going to have a hard time beating Chase DeLauter inside. Even if it's 97 MPH and a ball in.

You're going to have a hard time beating Chase DeLauter inside. Even if it's 97 MPH and a ball in.

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Who other than Walker F*cking Buehler?

Who other than Walker F*cking Buehler?

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Luis Perales blows three pitches by Sam Antonacci to open up the game. Four seamer at 98.4 MLB Cutter at 92.3 MPH Four seamer at 100.3 MPH

Luis Perales blows three pitches by Sam Antonacci to open up the game. Four seamer at 98.4 MLB Cutter at 92.3 MPH Four seamer at 100.3 MPH

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Konnor Griffin's last 50 G entering today: .347/.443/.528, 6 HR, 20 XBH, 30/36 SB, 18 K%, 11 BB% He just homered again. The underlying data is even more jaw-dropping. I don't want to put unfair expectations on him, but it's hard not to see a budding star

Konnor Griffin's last 50 G entering today: .347/.443/.528, 6 HR, 20 XBH, 30/36 SB, 18 K%, 11 BB% He just homered again. The underlying data is even more jaw-dropping. I don't want to put unfair expectations on him, but it's hard not to see a budding star

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Colt Keith since May 31: .319/.379/.516, 150 wRC+, 15.5 K%, 8.7 BB% Reminder he's still just 23 years old and played just 239 minor league games. Really think it's all starting to come together for the talented hitter.

Colt Keith since May 31: .319/.379/.516, 150 wRC+, 15.5 K%, 8.7 BB% Reminder he's still just 23 years old and played just 239 minor league games. Really think it's all starting to come together for the talented hitter.

45,132 görüntüleme • 11 ay önce