Kyle Hendricks: Somehow Greg Maddux

[imb]

how the horsefeathers is this guy good

[Aaron_Kennelly]

He now has the lowest average exit velocity of 108 pitchers that have thrown at least 2,000 pitches this year.

 

https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/statcast_search?hfPT=&hfAB=&hfBBT=&hfPR=&hfZ=&stadium=&hfBBL=&hfNewZones=&hfGT=R%7C&hfC=&hfSea=2017%7C&hfSit=&player_type=pitcher&hfOuts=&opponent=&pitcher_throws=&batter_stands=&hfSA=&game_date_gt=&game_date_lt=&team=&position=&hfRO=&home_road=&hfFlag=&metric_1=&hfInn=&min_pitches=2000&min_results=0&group_by=name&sort_col=launch_speed&player_event_sort=h_launch_speed&sort_order=asc&min_abs=0#results

 

83.9 mph this year. Last year he was tied with Lester for 4th at 85.8 mph.

 

I also looked at a bunch of the stuff I wrote about in an article about him last year, as far as him being a FIP-beater. Like how he got more weakly hit fly balls than other ground ball pitchers by getting them at higher launch angles. And how he avoided the dangerously hit ground balls that were hit hard and on a low line... one-hoppers scorched at infielders. And, well, he's still amazing at those things.

[UMFan83]

He now has the lowest average exit velocity of 108 pitchers that have thrown at least 2,000 pitches this year.

 

https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/statcast_search?hfPT=&hfAB=&hfBBT=&hfPR=&hfZ=&stadium=&hfBBL=&hfNewZones=&hfGT=R%7C&hfC=&hfSea=2017%7C&hfSit=&player_type=pitcher&hfOuts=&opponent=&pitcher_throws=&batter_stands=&hfSA=&game_date_gt=&game_date_lt=&team=&position=&hfRO=&home_road=&hfFlag=&metric_1=&hfInn=&min_pitches=2000&min_results=0&group_by=name&sort_col=launch_speed&player_event_sort=h_launch_speed&sort_order=asc&min_abs=0#results

 

83.9 mph this year. Last year he was tied with Lester for 4th at 85.8 mph.

 

I also looked at a bunch of the stuff I wrote about in an article about him last year, as far as him being a FIP-beater. Like how he got more weakly hit fly balls than other ground ball pitchers by getting them at higher launch angles. And how he avoided the dangerously hit ground balls that were hit hard and on a low line... one-hoppers scorched at infielders. And, well, he's still amazing at those things.

 

I can totally tell that you wanted to write a follow up article on last year's piece but then thought better of it and just made a post. Good work, you're learning :)

[Brian]

I'd love to see a Duke front-page article about how great Scherzer and Strasburg are.

[Bull]

I'd love to see a Duke front-page article about how great Scherzer and Strasburg are.

 

After they beat the Dodgers, please.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

He now has the lowest average exit velocity of 108 pitchers that have thrown at least 2,000 pitches this year.

 

https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/statcast_search?hfPT=&hfAB=&hfBBT=&hfPR=&hfZ=&stadium=&hfBBL=&hfNewZones=&hfGT=R%7C&hfC=&hfSea=2017%7C&hfSit=&player_type=pitcher&hfOuts=&opponent=&pitcher_throws=&batter_stands=&hfSA=&game_date_gt=&game_date_lt=&team=&position=&hfRO=&home_road=&hfFlag=&metric_1=&hfInn=&min_pitches=2000&min_results=0&group_by=name&sort_col=launch_speed&player_event_sort=h_launch_speed&sort_order=asc&min_abs=0#results

 

83.9 mph this year. Last year he was tied with Lester for 4th at 85.8 mph.

 

I also looked at a bunch of the stuff I wrote about in an article about him last year, as far as him being a FIP-beater. Like how he got more weakly hit fly balls than other ground ball pitchers by getting them at higher launch angles. And how he avoided the dangerously hit ground balls that were hit hard and on a low line... one-hoppers scorched at infielders. And, well, he's still amazing at those things.

 

I can totally tell that you wanted to write a follow up article on last year's piece but then thought better of it and just made a post. Good work, you're learning :)

 

[biittner77]

I'd love to see a Duke front-page article about how great Scherzer and Strasburg are.

 

After they beat the Dodgers, please.

 

So before the world series and after they eliminate their first round opponent the Cubs?

[Bull]

I'd love to see a Duke front-page article about how great Scherzer and Strasburg are.

 

After they beat the Dodgers, please.

 

So before the world series and after they eliminate their first round opponent the Cubs?

 

lol, yeah. woops!

[Bull]

Petition to change thread title to Greg Maddux: Somehow Kyle Hendricks.

[Derwood]

Hendricks throws like 45mph fastballs, so he could probably start every game of the post season, 1890's style

[Bull]

Hendricks throws like 45mph fastballs, so he could probably start every game of the post season, 1890's style

You do t want them to get too used to him; you have to mix it up.

 

Game 1: Hendrix

Game 2: Lester

Game 3: Hendrix

Game 4: arrieta (Hendrix first out of pen)

[Brian]

http://www.trbimg.com/img-59d82c17/turbine/ct-nlds-game1-cubs-at-nationals-photos-2017100-020/900/900x506

 

Here's a picture of Kyle being pulled out of game where he gave up 8 runs.

 

oh wait, that's him in the middle of one of the best games of his life.

[jersey cubs fan]

[We Got The Whole 9]

Kyle is horsefeathering cold blooded man

[UMFan83]

I wonder if fans/writers will account for him when breaking down the Cubs now.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Thread title needs to be changed. It's incredibly disrespectful to Kyle to compare him to a guy with an ERA above 3 and a losing record in the playoffs.

[Bull]

Petition to change thread title to Greg Maddux: Somehow Kyle Hendricks.

[Cubswin11]

Thank god for naps

[UMFan83]

Embracing the Professor nickname....and smiling?

 

[minnesotacubsfan]

Beyond sports? My friend you have achieved academic clinictood

[Cubswin11]

Hendricks is trying out a new grip/version/type of curveball and the results sound promising.

 

 

Hendricks came into spring training with two things on his mind: developing more consistency throughout the season and improving his curveball. While playing catch with Mike Montgomery on Field 2, Hendricks, using a grip he’d never tried, spun a curve better than he’s ever been able to before

 

[imb]

we regret to inform you that kyle hendricks is on the 15-day DL with elbow discomfort

[PackLandVA]

we regret to inform you that kyle hendricks is on the 15-day DL with elbow discomfort

 

Ummm, what does this mean?? 8-[

[Bull]

we regret to inform you that kyle hendricks is on the 15-day DL with elbow discomfort

 

Ummm, what does this mean?? 8-[

 

That the new grip that makes his curveball better, might be the type of thing that makes him more injured-er. Meant as a joke, im sure. A scary, scary joke.

 

The human elbow was not designed for the kind of torque that produces high spin rates.

[Omar]

o ok because i was going to suggest he add a slider into his repertoire