04-25-2021, 08:46 AM
How ‘bout them A’s? Start off 0-6 but have since reeled off 13 (!) in a row...
Outside Topic Giants/Niners 2021 thread
04-25-2021, 03:39 PM
(04-25-2021, 03:32 PM)BobK Wrote: Bum with a no hitter A 7 inning game so no credit but he ain’t done yet
Incredibly stupid rule. Even worse than starting with a guy on second in extras. Here's a solution to quicken the games: keep the batter in the box and make the pitcher pitch promptly.
Free Phogge!!!! And no, crimson doesn't refer to the Tide.
(04-25-2021, 03:32 PM)BobK Wrote: Bum with a no hitter A 7 inning game so no credit but he ain’t done yet
Incredibly stupid rule. Even worse than starting with a guy on second in extras. Here's a solution to quicken the games: keep the batter in the box and make the pitcher pitch promptly.
Free Phogge!!!! And no, crimson doesn't refer to the Tide.
(04-25-2021, 03:39 PM)cardcrimson Wrote:(04-25-2021, 03:32 PM)BobK Wrote: Bum with a no hitter A 7 inning game so no credit but he ain’t done yet
Incredibly stupid rule. Even worse than starting with a guy on second in extras. Here's a solution to quicken the games: keep the batter in the box and make the pitcher pitch promptly.
Agreed. I really like the guys who work fast. Watch some old video of Bob Gibson. Here's an example. During the 1968 season, this was the game in which he gave up the second most runs (5) and hits (10). Time of game? 2:03.
https://www.baseball-almanac.com/box-sco...6804200SLN
And here's the game he gave up the MOST runs (6). Time of game? 2:35
https://www.baseball-almanac.com/box-sco...6808240SLN
Two hit shutout vs. Phillies? 2:19
https://www.baseball-almanac.com/box-sco...6808190PHI
Two to two-and-a-half hours seems to work best.
BTW, that knucklehead Farhan Zaidi and overrated incompetent Gabe Kapler have shepherded the SF Giants to the third-best record in MLB (tied with your Oakland A's!) at 14-8.
https://www.mlb.com/standings/mlb
The Giants OPS is now 19th in MLB, after falling as low as (at least) 27th, though their batting average is still 24th. Last year, the Giants were 5th in OPS and 8th in runs scored. Be interesting to see what happens if they get closer to last year's figure.
Alternatively, the Giants' ERA is 2nd in MLB at 2.94 and was 18th in MLB at 4.64 in 2020. If the Giants regress to that figure, they'll settle back to middle of the pack.
I tend to think the former scenario is more likely, given that there's been very little turnover in hitters whereas the pitching staff has been overhauled.
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(04-25-2021, 03:39 PM)cardcrimson Wrote:(04-25-2021, 03:32 PM)BobK Wrote: Bum with a no hitter A 7 inning game so no credit but he ain’t done yet
Incredibly stupid rule. Even worse than starting with a guy on second in extras. Here's a solution to quicken the games: keep the batter in the box and make the pitcher pitch promptly.
Agreed. I really like the guys who work fast. Watch some old video of Bob Gibson. Here's an example. During the 1968 season, this was the game in which he gave up the second most runs (5) and hits (10). Time of game? 2:03.
https://www.baseball-almanac.com/box-sco...6804200SLN
And here's the game he gave up the MOST runs (6). Time of game? 2:35
https://www.baseball-almanac.com/box-sco...6808240SLN
Two hit shutout vs. Phillies? 2:19
https://www.baseball-almanac.com/box-sco...6808190PHI
Two to two-and-a-half hours seems to work best.
BTW, that knucklehead Farhan Zaidi and overrated incompetent Gabe Kapler have shepherded the SF Giants to the third-best record in MLB (tied with your Oakland A's!) at 14-8.
https://www.mlb.com/standings/mlb
The Giants OPS is now 19th in MLB, after falling as low as (at least) 27th, though their batting average is still 24th. Last year, the Giants were 5th in OPS and 8th in runs scored. Be interesting to see what happens if they get closer to last year's figure.
Alternatively, the Giants' ERA is 2nd in MLB at 2.94 and was 18th in MLB at 4.64 in 2020. If the Giants regress to that figure, they'll settle back to middle of the pack.
I tend to think the former scenario is more likely, given that there's been very little turnover in hitters whereas the pitching staff has been overhauled.
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04-26-2021, 11:31 PM
after the Reds took down the Dodgers and the Giants blasted the Rockies.
The Pitching is absurd. Just recorded their 6th shutout, which means they are averaging one shutout every four games. Hard to imagine they keep that pace up and finish the season with 42 shutouts. Of course, they are also on pace to win 105 games and that seems impossible to believe too, like Buster Posey being on pace for 35 HRs.
The Giants O/U on wins this season was 75.5. Anyone take the over on that?
The Pitching is absurd. Just recorded their 6th shutout, which means they are averaging one shutout every four games. Hard to imagine they keep that pace up and finish the season with 42 shutouts. Of course, they are also on pace to win 105 games and that seems impossible to believe too, like Buster Posey being on pace for 35 HRs.
The Giants O/U on wins this season was 75.5. Anyone take the over on that?
after the Reds took down the Dodgers and the Giants blasted the Rockies.
The Pitching is absurd. Just recorded their 6th shutout, which means they are averaging one shutout every four games. Hard to imagine they keep that pace up and finish the season with 42 shutouts. Of course, they are also on pace to win 105 games and that seems impossible to believe too, like Buster Posey being on pace for 35 HRs.
The Giants O/U on wins this season was 75.5. Anyone take the over on that?
The Pitching is absurd. Just recorded their 6th shutout, which means they are averaging one shutout every four games. Hard to imagine they keep that pace up and finish the season with 42 shutouts. Of course, they are also on pace to win 105 games and that seems impossible to believe too, like Buster Posey being on pace for 35 HRs.
The Giants O/U on wins this season was 75.5. Anyone take the over on that?
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04-27-2021, 07:16 AM
(04-26-2021, 11:31 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote: after the Reds took down the Dodgers and the Giants blasted the Rockies.
The Pitching is absurd. Just recorded their 6th shutout, which means they are averaging one shutout every four games. Hard to imagine they keep that pace up and finish the season with 42 shutouts. Of course, they are also on pace to win 105 games and that seems impossible to believe too, like Buster Posey being on pace for 35 HRs.
The Giants O/U on wins this season was 75.5. Anyone take the over on that?
The MLB record for most shutouts in a season is 32, by the White Sox in 1906 and the Cubs in 1907 and 1908. I can't find the live ball era record.
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(04-26-2021, 11:31 PM)OutsiderFan Wrote: after the Reds took down the Dodgers and the Giants blasted the Rockies.
The Pitching is absurd. Just recorded their 6th shutout, which means they are averaging one shutout every four games. Hard to imagine they keep that pace up and finish the season with 42 shutouts. Of course, they are also on pace to win 105 games and that seems impossible to believe too, like Buster Posey being on pace for 35 HRs.
The Giants O/U on wins this season was 75.5. Anyone take the over on that?
The MLB record for most shutouts in a season is 32, by the White Sox in 1906 and the Cubs in 1907 and 1908. I can't find the live ball era record.
Audaces fortuna iuvat
04-27-2021, 10:20 AM
Who holds the season record for shutouts? The Giants record? Who was the last pitcher to throw 50 shutouts?
And for those really interested in inside baseball has anyone watched the MLB network game with four ex-players commenting real time? Over the weekend watched Yanks/Indians with Sabathia, Carlos Pena, Harold Reynolds and Smoltz. Not play by play but fantastic as they discuss pitching and hitting.
And for those really interested in inside baseball has anyone watched the MLB network game with four ex-players commenting real time? Over the weekend watched Yanks/Indians with Sabathia, Carlos Pena, Harold Reynolds and Smoltz. Not play by play but fantastic as they discuss pitching and hitting.
Who holds the season record for shutouts? The Giants record? Who was the last pitcher to throw 50 shutouts?
And for those really interested in inside baseball has anyone watched the MLB network game with four ex-players commenting real time? Over the weekend watched Yanks/Indians with Sabathia, Carlos Pena, Harold Reynolds and Smoltz. Not play by play but fantastic as they discuss pitching and hitting.
And for those really interested in inside baseball has anyone watched the MLB network game with four ex-players commenting real time? Over the weekend watched Yanks/Indians with Sabathia, Carlos Pena, Harold Reynolds and Smoltz. Not play by play but fantastic as they discuss pitching and hitting.
(04-27-2021, 10:20 AM)Phogge Wrote: Who holds the season record for shutouts? The Giants record? Who was the last pitcher to throw 50 shutouts?
And for those really interested in inside baseball has anyone watched the MLB network game with four ex-players commenting real time? Over the weekend watched Yanks/Indians with Sabathia, Carlos Pena, Harold Reynolds and Smoltz. Not play by play but fantastic as they discuss pitching and hitting.
Season record is the Cubs and White Sox with 32 each, over 100 years ago, as I posted earlier. Last pitcher to throw 50 shutouts career...no idea. I'd guess Gibson or Koufax, maybe Marichal.
BTW, as of this moment, Giants and Dodgers are tied with 15-8 records.
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(04-27-2021, 10:20 AM)Phogge Wrote: Who holds the season record for shutouts? The Giants record? Who was the last pitcher to throw 50 shutouts?
And for those really interested in inside baseball has anyone watched the MLB network game with four ex-players commenting real time? Over the weekend watched Yanks/Indians with Sabathia, Carlos Pena, Harold Reynolds and Smoltz. Not play by play but fantastic as they discuss pitching and hitting.
Season record is the Cubs and White Sox with 32 each, over 100 years ago, as I posted earlier. Last pitcher to throw 50 shutouts career...no idea. I'd guess Gibson or Koufax, maybe Marichal.
BTW, as of this moment, Giants and Dodgers are tied with 15-8 records.
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(04-27-2021, 10:20 AM)Phogge Wrote: Who holds the season record for shutouts? The Giants record? Who was the last pitcher to throw 50 shutouts?
And for those really interested in inside baseball has anyone watched the MLB network game with four ex-players commenting real time? Over the weekend watched Yanks/Indians with Sabathia, Carlos Pena, Harold Reynolds and Smoltz. Not play by play but fantastic as they discuss pitching and hitting.
Guessing Christy Mathewson holds Giants record. Thought of Walter Johnson for season record, but that’s wrong. He does hold career shutout record.
(04-28-2021, 04:11 PM)lex24 Wrote:(04-27-2021, 10:20 AM)Phogge Wrote: Who holds the season record for shutouts? The Giants record? Who was the last pitcher to throw 50 shutouts?
And for those really interested in inside baseball has anyone watched the MLB network game with four ex-players commenting real time? Over the weekend watched Yanks/Indians with Sabathia, Carlos Pena, Harold Reynolds and Smoltz. Not play by play but fantastic as they discuss pitching and hitting.
Guessing Christy Mathewson holds Giants record. Thought of Walter Johnson for season record, but that’s wrong. He does hold career shutout record.
For last pitcher with 50 shutouts, I’m guessing Randy Johnson.
(04-27-2021, 10:20 AM)Phogge Wrote: Who holds the season record for shutouts? The Giants record? Who was the last pitcher to throw 50 shutouts?
And for those really interested in inside baseball has anyone watched the MLB network game with four ex-players commenting real time? Over the weekend watched Yanks/Indians with Sabathia, Carlos Pena, Harold Reynolds and Smoltz. Not play by play but fantastic as they discuss pitching and hitting.
Guessing Christy Mathewson holds Giants record. Thought of Walter Johnson for season record, but that’s wrong. He does hold career shutout record.
(04-28-2021, 04:11 PM)lex24 Wrote:(04-27-2021, 10:20 AM)Phogge Wrote: Who holds the season record for shutouts? The Giants record? Who was the last pitcher to throw 50 shutouts?
And for those really interested in inside baseball has anyone watched the MLB network game with four ex-players commenting real time? Over the weekend watched Yanks/Indians with Sabathia, Carlos Pena, Harold Reynolds and Smoltz. Not play by play but fantastic as they discuss pitching and hitting.
Guessing Christy Mathewson holds Giants record. Thought of Walter Johnson for season record, but that’s wrong. He does hold career shutout record.
For last pitcher with 50 shutouts, I’m guessing Randy Johnson.
04-29-2021, 09:22 AM
As of this a.m., Kansas City Royals have best record in baseball at 15-8 (.652). Giants, Dodgers, and Red Sox are tied at 16-9 (.640).
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04-29-2021, 01:22 PM
(04-28-2021, 06:47 PM)Phogge Wrote: Grover Cleveland “Pete” Alexander with 16 in one season.
Bert Blyleven reached 50 in 1984. He finished with 60 in 22 seasons. Doubtful we’ll see another one.
After I wrongly guessed Randy J, I looked it up. Isnt Ryan the last? Or are you only focusing on the year they got no 50?
(04-28-2021, 06:47 PM)Phogge Wrote: Grover Cleveland “Pete” Alexander with 16 in one season.
Bert Blyleven reached 50 in 1984. He finished with 60 in 22 seasons. Doubtful we’ll see another one.
After I wrongly guessed Randy J, I looked it up. Isnt Ryan the last? Or are you only focusing on the year they got no 50?
04-29-2021, 04:29 PM
Ryan recorded his 50th in 1983. Blyleven in '84. I think Ryan retired with one more than Bert but I haven't looked it up.
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