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Post by Saint » Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:09 pm

I still have my H&B 33" wood bat with Bobby Tolan's signature on it
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Post by eCat » Wed Sep 12, 2012 10:37 am

As the Cincinnati Reds cruise to the NL Central division title, we suddenly have something to pay attention to: Aroldis Chapman's fastball. And I don't mean in a "Did he really just do that?" way.

Per Dave Cameron's tweet, here's Chapman's velocity chart from FanGraphs.

In terms of raw numbers, Chapman's average fastball velocity on Monday -- when he walked three batters in the 10th and threw just six of his 21 fastballs for strikes -- was 94.4 mph, his lowest average velocity in an appearance this season. Check his past three outings, according to ESPN Stats & Info:

Sept. 4: 98.0 mph
Friday: 96.3 mph
Monday: 94.4 mph

That Friday appearance resulted in a game-losing three-run homer by the Astros' Matt Dominguez, hit off a 98 mph fastball. Chapman peaked at 97 mph on Monday, on a high 0-2 pitch to Pedro Alvarez.

"He might be a little tired. He might have to rest for a while," Reds manager Dusty Baker said after Monday's game.

It's not an issue yet, but Chapman has been so dominant that two poor outings in a row -- with a significant decline in his velocity -- raises a red flag. I'm guessing we won't see him for a few days. Pay attention to his next outing.
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Post by Jungle Rat » Wed Sep 12, 2012 1:27 pm

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Post by Jungle Rat » Wed Sep 12, 2012 1:29 pm

He's taking a week or so off. He'll be fine. Magic # is 10. They can afford to rest him. This is why they traded for Broxton. Fatigue was gonna happen eventually for Chapman. Glad it happened now.
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Post by T Dot O Dot » Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:36 pm

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Post by Bklyn » Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:18 pm

LOL!
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Post by eCat » Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:13 am

that is funny
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Post by BigRedMan » Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:37 am

Looked like he was pissed off for a second for being woke up.
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Post by T Dot O Dot » Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:45 am

why are these things even televised?

from the looks of it, it wasn't the first time
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Post by AlabamAlum » Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:53 pm

Chipper Jones career stats update for aTm. CJ's been passing some big names.

* In 1385 fewer at bats, Chipper has passed Lou Brock in runs scored. He currently has 1613.

* In 411 fewer at bats, Chipper has passed Dave Parker (2712) in hits. Jones currently has 2719.

* In 450 fewer at bats, Chipper has passed Bill Buckner (2715) in hits. Jones currently has 2719.

* In 773 fewer at bats, Chipper has passed Rusty Staub (2716) in hits. Jones currently has 2719.

* Chipper needs 3 hits to pass Lou Gehrig and 6 to pass Roberto Alomar.

* In 2056 fewer at bats, Chipper has passed Dave Winfield in HRs. Jones currently has 468.

* Chipper recently passed Willie Mays and Gary Sheffield in bases on balls.

* Chipper recently passed Harmon Killebrew, Rogers Hornsby, Andre Dawson, Mike Schmidt and George Brett in RBIs.

Chipper's carreer BA is .304 and his career OPS is .932
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Post by hedge » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:52 pm

OK, but how does he compare to the really big names in baseball history?
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Post by Jungle Rat » Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:21 pm

Like Don Sutton?
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Post by Bklyn » Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:35 am

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Post by aTm » Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:00 am

Chipper is a steroid guy. Lots of injuries, dead giveaway.
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Post by AlabamAlum » Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:07 am

Yeah. All muscled up and prone to violent outbursts. ROIDS!
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Post by crashcourse » Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:43 am

Hemm?
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Post by aTm » Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:29 am

Astros play of the week.

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Post by Jungle Rat » Fri Sep 21, 2012 1:06 pm

Not bad for being 48 games out. Im gonna miss those guys.
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Post by aTm » Fri Sep 21, 2012 1:16 pm

Probably not going to beat out the current favorite for play of the year...

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Post by aTm » Fri Sep 21, 2012 1:20 pm

Matt Downs leaping into the screen from Third base in what I can only assume is a desperate diving attempt to block the first errant throw cracks me up.
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