Game Thread (5/30/2022 - Game 1): Brewers (Small) at Cubs (Swarmer) - 12:05 PM CDT

[treego14]

1 minute ago, HarryDoyle said:

 

 

[yourout]

Just now, Eye Black said:

Really let them off the hook that inning.

Back to back terrible ABs.

[BruisedCrew]

With the wind bowing out Urias managed to hit one 20 feet from the plate and Yelich got an exit velocity of zero. 

[Simba2020]

Yelich looking more and more like the Yelich of 2021. Barely hanging on to the top 10 on the team in slugging, 

[yourout]

Pucker time now......this could turn into a big number fast.

[treego14]

DP on Contreras!  Nice!

[Brewcrew82]

2 minutes ago, treego14 said:

DP on Contreras!  Nice!

We'll hit him next inning...

[Simba2020]

I just don't see how Small can survive long-term in the majors with his combination of no velocity and no command.

[Brewcrew82]

Just now, Simba2020 said:

I just don't see how Small can survive long-term in the majors with his combination of no velocity and no command.

Same thing was said about Freddy....

[markedman5]

Here come the walks

[Joseph Zarr]

3 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

Same thing was said about Freddy....

Velocity isn't everything. Small has incredible spin rate on his 'heat' so his fastball combined with the change really sneaks up on hitters. This isn't the issue. Longevity will ultimately depend on, IMHO, can he fine-tune a third pitch. He has plenty of stuff to carve out an early role. It's more a 'Where does he go from here?' on my end. But, the spin rate has been discussed a bit down in Nashville - in interviews, in-game etc. 

Unsolicited, fwiw. 

[yourout]

At what point does Yelich's girly arm make him a minus defensive outfielder?

[Simba2020]

5 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

Same thing was said about Freddy....

I think Freddy threw much harder and had much better control, not good but still not like Small. Small is all over the place. Personally, I've already seen enough.

[yourout]

Have to throw strikes.....

[BruisedCrew]

Small is done. 
 

Going to be a long day for the bullpen. 

[dlk9s]

welp

[markedman5]

Short start……not good in a DH

[damuelle]

5 full counts in the inning. I feel like this is what happened with Lindblom. But Small is young and can eventually master an “out” pitch which will be effective at this level.

[HarryDoyle]

Well, we asked for Small, we got Small. Usually it's not as easy as just calling up a top prospect.

[bulldogboy0733]

Small is not that impressive at all. No velo and no control equal's trouble. First round pick with his stuff is a bit underwhelming.

[Joseph Zarr]

1 minute ago, Simba2020 said:

I think Freddy threw much harder and had much better control, not good but still not like Small. Small is all over the place. Personally, I've already seen enough.

[Simba2020]

3 minutes ago, yourout said:

At what point does Yelich's girly arm make him a minus defensive outfielder?

I think that's already been the case for a number of years.

[bulldogboy0733]

4 minutes ago, yourout said:

At what point does Yelich's girly arm make him a minus defensive outfielder?

Umm that was years ago.

[markedman5]

2 minutes ago, Simba2020 said:

I think Freddy threw much harder and had much better control, not good but still not like Small. Small is all over the place. Personally, I've already seen enough.

Command will need to get better but being wild as a young pitcher is something that can be improved upon…….heck velocity can also be improved…..ie Eric Lauer

[yourout]

That could have been so much worse.