TAL'S HANDY CAPS: STATS
These numbers are a glimpse over the pitching coach’s shoulder, because they warn of difficulty ahead. The rule of thumb is that the bullpen load should be no more than 33.3%, which is a 6-complete average per scheduled outing. That is why going a distance into the game is 6.1 frames or more, which is 70.4%. The added detail of 1 out per contest is 54 innings over the long summer’s course. This also shows the mound masters that give the relievers a well deserved night off, but there is a rust factor due to lack of backend chances. Doc Halladay ate chunks of outs 29 times, while Oswalt and Cole Hamels did so on 22 occasions. Cliff Lee accomplished it 24 of 28 starts.
The first stat group presents the frames thrown, the earned runs (only) allowed, the franchise ERA for each category, and the percentage accumulated from both aspects of pitching: SP & RP. The 2nd result-oriented compilation reveals the total of throwers who fired 6.1 innings plus, the amount the corps accomplished together, and the percentage realized for that many matches. The final numerical set displays the total opportunities per hurler, the tally of 6.1+ efforts, last date accomplished, and a status change (disabled list; non-DL injured; AAA, AA, or ’pen demotion). Also, I list yesterday’s converted attempts at achieving 6.1 plus, and whose turn is next. If there are any other questions, please ask.
Spring Training Extra:
THE APOCALYPTIC HORSEMEN
This ERA comparison is a recent feature for Tal’s Handy Caps, but it’s not its first publication semblance. However, there will be a completely new element for 2011, which will involve the top 5 MLB rotations: The Phillies, The Red Sox, The Giants, The Brewers and The Dodgers. If you feel that I missed one, click this link–Philadelphia Phillies: Name A Better Starter–and I list all 30 staffs in that article with last year’s results. That said, tell me there who to remove from the five units, or in the comment section below. A reason would make a nice debate, I will respond with just a name; but if there is no organization named for removal, I will compare your selection to The Dodgers. I also recommend this bookmark Tal Venada for my page, because from ballgame 1 to 162, there will be a daily ERA update on both stat publications.
STARTING PITCHING:
Braves…..w/ 0965.0 INN & 407 ER = 3.80 ERA @ 67.1% SP
Phillies…..w/ 1035.1 INN & 408 ER = 3.55 ERA @ 71.1% SP
Mets……..w/ 0972.0 INN & 408 ER = 3.78 ERA @ 66.9% SP
Marlins….w/ 0937.2 INN & 431 ER = 4.14 ERA @ 65.2% SP
Nationals w/ 0889.1 INN & 455 ER = 4.61 ERA @ 62.0% SP
THE ‘PEN:
Braves….w/ 473.1 INN & 164 ER = 3.12 ERA @ 32.9% RP
Phillies….w/ 421.0 INN & 187 ER = 4.00 ERA @ 28.9% RP
Mets…….w/ 481.0 INN & 190 ER = 3.56 ERA @ 33.1% RP
Marlins….w/ 500.2 INN & 222 ER = 3.99 ERA @ 34.8% RP
Nats…….w/ 544.2 INN & 202 ER = 3.34 ERA @ 38.0% RP
TOTAL PITCHING:
Braves….w/ 1438.1 INN & 571 ER = 3.57 ERA
Phillies….w/ 1456.1 INN & 595 ER = 3.68 ERA
Mets.……w/ 1453.0 INN & 598 ER = 3.70 ERA
Marlins….w/ 1438.1 INN & 653 ER = 4.09 ERA
Nats……..w/ 1434.0 INN & 657 ER = 4.12 ERA
# OF STARTERS W/ STARTS OF 6.1 INNS. OR MORE:
Braves…..6 w/ 67 out of 162 games @ 41.4%
Phillies….6 w/ 93 out of 162 games @ 57.4%
Mets..…..8 w/ 71 out of 162 games @ 43.8%
Marlins….7 w/ 54 out of 162 games @ 33.3%
Nats..……8 w/ 46 out of 162 games @ 28.4%
STARTS TODAY = XXX
CONVERTED YESTERDAY = CONV
1. PHL Halladay of 33 @ 29 on 09/27
2. ATL Hudson of 34 @ 23 on 10/03……………….CONV
3. PHL Hamels of 33 @ 22 on 09/20
3. PHL Oswalt of 32 @ 22 on 09/22
5. NYM Santana of 29 @ 21 on 08/28….DL’ed
6. WAS Hernandez of 33 @ 20 on 10/03……………….CONV
7. NYM Pelfrey of 33 @ 17 on 10/03……………….CONV
8. NYM Dickey of 26 @ 15 on 09/29
9. FLA Johnson of 28 @ 14 on 08/18…DL’ed
9. FLA Sanchez of 32 @ 14 on 09/28
9. PHL Blanton of 28 @ 14 on 09/29
12. ATL Hanson of 34 @ 13 on 09/27
13. FLA Nolasco of 26 @ 12 on 07/31….DL’ed
13 PHL Kendrick of 31 @ 12 on 09/25
15. NYM Niese of 30 @ 11 on 09/12
16. ATL Jurrjens of 20 @ 10 on 09/04
17. ATL Lowe of 33 @ 9 on 09/13
18. WAS Lannan of 24 @ 8 on 09/21
18. FLA Volstad of 30 @ 8 on 09/25
20. PHL Moyer of 19 @ 7 on 06/27….DL’ed
20. ATL Medlen of 14 @ 7 on 07/07….DL’ed
20. WAS Stammen of 19 @ 7 on 07/30….PEN’ed
23. ATL Kawakami of 14 @ 4 on 06/26….PEN’ed
23. FLA Sanabia of 12 @ 4 on 09/27
25. WAS Olsen of 15 @ 3 on 05/16
25. WAS Atilano of 16 @ 3 on 06/27…..DL’ed
25. WAS Strasburg of 12 @ 3 on 06/28….DL’ed
25. NYM Gee of 05 @ 3 on 09/25
29. NYM Takahashi of 11 @ 2 on 07/22….PEN’ed
30 NYM Perez of 07 @ 1 on 04/16….PEN’ed
30. PHL Robertson of 17 @ 1 on 04/18….PEN’ed
30. WAS Martin of 09 @ 1 on 06/12….DL’ed
30. WAS Marquis of 13 @ 1 on 08/25
30. WAS Mendez of 05 @ 1 on 09/21
30. NYM Misch of 06 @ 1 on 10/01