Was WAY better than expected this season but ...
We gave up entirely too many home runs.
Many times this year I said, "it felt like we pitched really well EXCEPT for the homers".
@crope1 @bjohnson32 @Gap2Gap @Orangefanta @son_of_beef
Do you guys think Belanger, based on what had to work with, focused heavily on throwing a lot of fastballs for strikes?
It makes sense and seems to match what was seen as well as the measurable stats. Our staff K:BB ratio was quite good and certainly better than most would have guessed pre-season I'd say.
The last two games show how devastating a college pitcher can be with one great breaking pitch if they can consistently locate it. But that's a raw talent thing and we need some dudes.
Side note: It also appears Belanger has a knack for developing lefties in particular (he did the same at FSU).
I've got a feeling B.J. Bailey and Rocco Reid may surprise some people next year as they have ability and Belanger looked to be harnessing that later in the year.
We gave up entirely too many home runs.
Many times this year I said, "it felt like we pitched really well EXCEPT for the homers".
@crope1 @bjohnson32 @Gap2Gap @Orangefanta @son_of_beef
Do you guys think Belanger, based on what had to work with, focused heavily on throwing a lot of fastballs for strikes?
It makes sense and seems to match what was seen as well as the measurable stats. Our staff K:BB ratio was quite good and certainly better than most would have guessed pre-season I'd say.
The last two games show how devastating a college pitcher can be with one great breaking pitch if they can consistently locate it. But that's a raw talent thing and we need some dudes.
Side note: It also appears Belanger has a knack for developing lefties in particular (he did the same at FSU).
I've got a feeling B.J. Bailey and Rocco Reid may surprise some people next year as they have ability and Belanger looked to be harnessing that later in the year.
