Alabama's Justin Lebron was not happy with this hit by pitch. His teammate Brady Neal hit a grand slam on the next pitch
Florida third baseman Sam Miller was ejected while jawing with Lebron during the home run trot
(h/t @11point7)
The Rays signed Ha-Seong Kim to the biggest free agent contract for a position player in the history of the franchise.
He played 24 games, had an OPS of .612, and was waived before the end of the season. Yikes.
"I don't throw the hardest fastball and I have a unique delivery."
@Athletics' Jacob Lopez on his pitching philosophy and approach to getting hitters out.
Ian Seymour just struck out Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith, and Freddie Freeman in a row. That’s 2 hall of famers and the best catcher in the sport.
Seymour’s season ERA is down to 1.42
Leo De Vries is 18.
Nick Kurtz is 22.
Max Muncy is 22.
Jacob Wilson is 23.
Tyler Soderstrom is 23.
Lawrence Butler is 25.
Denzel Clarke is 25.
Shea Langeliers is 27.
Brent Rooker is 30.
🚨 Ben Askren releases first public statement following his health difficulties resulting in a double lung transplant
“I don’t remember anything from May 28th to July 2nd”
“I only died 4 times”
THE TOURNIQUET
Isaac Mattson stops the bleeding. He has inherited 10 runners this season. He hasn't allowed a single one to score. Oh, and he has a 1.59 ERA. ELECTRIC.
93.7 MPH 4-seam, 2325 RPM, 20 IVB, 12 inVB, 7 inHB
The process of consistently making late, fast, & aggressive moves leading to in-game results.
The short hop, paddle block especially stuck out to me - may seem meaningless to most, but is a sign of an elite level of patience below the ball & willingness to let it travel.