John Keough

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

Wrote about the hitters taken by the Guardians in the 2026 #MLBDraft. Incorporated my ratings to paint a story of the past, present, and future of each player. The article is linked below if you want to check it out!
https://t.co/xmQ0OdjpSY

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

Really liking Rex Watson's profile. Aren't too many hitters, let alone Mid-Major ones, w/ his Bat Speed & EV combo. In Noah Franco territory when comparing Contact + Max EV #'s as True Freshman. Also elite when looking @ Contact + Max Bat Speed as True Sophomore. Quality Young Jr

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

Good look at my latest update for the player cards using the highest drafted #GuardsBall #D1Baseball hitters from the past 4 drafts. Batted ball data is publicly available via Statcast games. I don't actually believe Bazzana's Max Bat Speed is 6.6 MPH, but that's what was tracked

[NJVBB @NJVBB]

First day of open fields today. Time to put some work in that will pay off in the spring. If you're planning on trying out for baseball in the spring and you don't play a fall sport, it is in your best interest to get out there with us when you can. M/W after school.

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

Next addition to the #D1Baseball Player Cards is Batted Ball data via public Statcast games. Though limited in sample size, it can tell a great deal about a hitter's present capabilities. Here's Guardians 6th rounder and #MCWS legend Deiten Lachance card as an example. Hyped up!

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

Make that 2 pitchers in the Guardians system that I've highlighted to get DFA'd soon after 🤦

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

Carlos Hernandez got the call, so here's what you can expect! RHP who throws mainly from a 3/4 slot w/ solid extension. Averages 96 on 4SFB & has a swing + miss Slider. Mixes in Splitter, Knuckle Curve, & Sinker. Heater moves like Cade Smith's, but secondaries move less drastic

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

Carlos Hernandez got the call, so here's what you can expect! RHP who throws mainly from a 3/4 slot w/ solid extension. Averages 96 on 4SFB & has a swing + miss Slider. Mixes in Splitter, Knuckle Curve, & Sinker. Heater moves like Cade Smith's, but secondaries move less drastic

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

Working on a player card prototype for my #D1Baseball hitter ratings. Here's a multi-year example of 2026 Guardians 4th Rounder Kade Lewis. I will be looking to add more features as time goes on from both an information & visualization perspective, but it's a nice start imo

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

Craig Yoho. Thrown 6 different pitches over past year w/ changeup being most used & best pitch. Great ability to create downward & horizontal movement w/ lower arm slot. Sweeper has big time potential, just needs to rely less on whiffs for strikes. Sacrifice movement for control?

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

Love to hear @DreKnott talking about Bibee's cutter/slider uniqueness. Made a post early in the season diving into the data. I believe the velo (+2 MPH faster than Tanner Burns' slider w/ similar movement) is why it's classified as a cutter as opposed to slider

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

Noticed in last night's game how weird Tanner Bibee's cutter was. Comparing it to other RHP cutters in the Guards org, it is an outlier for both gloveside movement & drop (w/out the effect of gravity). It moves similarly to fellow Tanner (Burns') slider w/ slightly more velocity

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

Day 1 of the Guardians draft was focused on getting "young for class" talent. This is a Player Development-influenced decision w/ the theory being that getting younger talent (relative to experience) will result in high potential players. Interested to see if this trend continues

[NJVBB @NJVBB]

Our football players are beginning to raise money for their 2026 season. Kai is also one of our baseball players who we really enjoy working with on the field. If anyone wants to make a donation to help him out, it would be greatly appreciated.

https://t.co/h0HPdM7z31

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

@MattKeough Great question! It is the frequency of location, not velocity

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

Need the internet's opinion on something I have been working on. MiLB teams have been cutting back on physical programs/rosters to give out to fans. Decided to make my own w/ info that enhances the fan experience. Example below is for tonight's Captains game. Drop thoughts below!

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

@jimcallisMLB @MLBPipeline @MLBDraft How relevant are defensive stats when determining a player's defensive grades? The reason I ask this is because Caden Bogenpohl has one of the lowest DRS ratings in D1 this season

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

A nerd hobby of mine is the MLB Draft. @OverSlot_ has an insanely cool tool that allows you to do a Mock Draft of the first 10 rounds. Here's one I did today for the Guardians. Tried to be realistic, while injecting personal faves like Ricky Ojeda. Highly recommend!

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

@NJVBB Thank you for taking pictures last night, they look great!

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

Noticed in last night's game how weird Tanner Bibee's cutter was. Comparing it to other RHP cutters in the Guards org, it is an outlier for both gloveside movement & drop (w/out the effect of gravity). It moves similarly to fellow Tanner (Burns') slider w/ slightly more velocity

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

Guardians acquired RHP Carter Rustad from the Orioles yesterday. Sounds crazy, but he profiles similarly to Daniel Espino in terms of release height & extension to go along w/ nearly identical 4SFB movement. Big difference is that Espino has more velocity. Good get regardless

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

Welp

[John Keough @22johnnyK]

Just found out today that there are 2 players named Jose Ramirez in the Guardians system. Everyone knows about the 3B, but very few are familiar with the P. Has plus extension on a fastball & sinker that averages 94 & 94.5 MPH respectively. Good building blocks for a 21 year old