I think for Justin to take that next step he needs to develop his changeup. Everything moves the same way and it seems like hitters haven’t been getting jammed as much in the second half as the first. I think he has had a remarkable year for the most part.
How many times has he bunted with Madrigal with runners on in the 9th this year? Several I believe and I don’t recall any of the times producing a run.
Had very high hopes for Herz a couple years ago. Made was a mostly superfluous player in the organization with Hernandez, Rojas, Derniche, Vazquez, and Dansby manning short. It costs something to get something, so oh well. Welcome back Jeimer.
Even Barnhart’s framing has been trash. Everything close to an edge he yanks back to the middle of the plate. Can’t imagine that helps the pitcher out.
Really happy that Barnhart gets the start over Amaya. Maybe knowing he will get zero run support will make Kyle really buckle down, play with a lot of outward emotion, and pitch well tonight.
Presumably the son of BJ Murray, Sr. Also, was a 15th round pick in 2021. Originally from the Bahamas and went to FAU for college. Can hit.
Hell of a scouting report, if I do say so myself, lol.