Howe, 38 and experiencing back problems, got three at-bats for the 1985 Cardinals, went hitless and was released on April 22. “Art kind of expected it,” Herzog said to the Post-Dispatch. “We hope to get him in our organization, maybe as a minor-league manager.” Howe told the Pit...
Place importance on a pitcher’s performance during spring training games. While spring stats may not always accurately reflect regular-season performance, they can provide valuable insights into a pitcher’s current form of endurance, power, and readiness for the season. Roles and Specialization Dete...
.391wOBAagainst non-fastballs --We know that, as a sport, Major League pitchers are throwing fewer fastballs than ever. There's no such thing as a "fastball count" anymore. Bendy pitches miss more bats, so they get thrown more often. That's why, if you're going to succeed in the...
During the first half of each inning, the visiting team bats and attempts to score points, called runs, while the home team players take their respective defensive positions in the field. The defense's goal is to get the offensive team's players "out" in a variety of ways. After thr...
I have been pleased to see less second-guessing of the way the team should play in recent times, but with so many cameras, microphones and angles being sought, it is important for all players to occasionally take a deep breath or a step back and think about how their actions are going ...
During the first half of each inning, the visiting team bats and attempts to score points, called runs, while the home team players take their respective defensive positions in the field. The defense's goal is to get the offensive team's players "out" in a variety of ways. After thr...