PhDugout

Rays fan | Data science PhD student in Boston | Bridging the gap from fans to numbers | Pokemon Nerd |

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Needs more Jonny DeLuca

[Running From The OPS @OPS_BASEBALL]

2 minutes of bunt base hits from the Tampa Bay Rays.

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I think the thing that bothers me most is when people complain about relievers being optioned, they’re coming back when their arm isn’t cooked! It’s a simple construct

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I need to post more but for now I will say that the rays are 20-4 when Jonny deluca gets a hit - I was maybe a little early but I was right

[Rays Metrics @RaysMetrics]

The Red Sox only gave Caminero 1 pitch over the heart of the plate tonight and he hit it 114mph and 450 ft.

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I haven’t looked into this, but I wonder how correct ABS challenges are going to factor into WAR

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Takes maybe 30 minutes to get what you need to make this in photoshop..

[Austin Abbott @AustinAbbott]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s 17 Game Pace:

➖119 Receptions
➖1,972 Yards
➖9 TD’s

JSN also Ranks 1st in the NFL in Target Share (36.4%) and Yards Per Route Run (4.24)..

We are truly witnessing one of the GREATEST seasons of all time..

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I’ve been very busy with classes that are very difficult but I hope Dewayne isn’t retiring yet. Best broadcaster in the sport

[Tampa Bay Rays @RaysBaseball]

"And there’s more to come!"

Congrats on 50 years of broadcasting, Dewayne.

@FanDuelSN_Rays | #RaysUp

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Regardless of how he performs today, I have a smile on my face

[Marc Topkin @TBTimes_Rays]

Carson Williams batting 7th and playing. SS for #Rays tonight

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Soemthing that upset me with the Rays in 2024 was the lack of Jacob Lopez and seeing him perform for the A’s makes me happy. I’m going to try and dive into his recent performances this week!

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The demon has been slayed 🙏🏽

[Marc Topkin @TBTimes_Rays]

#Rays option RH Kevin Kelly to Durham, add RH Adrian Houser to active roster

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I’ll be making a post early this upcoming week to dive into Jax and Houser - a full schedule this weekend has slowed me down a bit!

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@JeffPassan is easily one of the best personalities in all of sports media 🤷🏽‍♂️

[In play, fun(s) @TJenksTampa]

Jeff Passan dropping absolute nukes right out of the trade deadline

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Extend Houser and I won’t be upset. Griffin Jax makes me happy even if we lose Taj. Now let’s just get rid of Morel and Kelly and I’ll be happier 🤙🏽

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I will miss Littell but I’m very intrigued here. I’m curious as to what the plan with Thaiss and Keegan are - I’d expect Fortes to have the ‘safest’ roll at the moment.

[Running From The OPS @OPS_BASEBALL]

The Rays are recieving 28-year-old Catcher Hunter Feduccia. He’s had multiple years in the minors with 10+ HR and in 2025 has 9 HR, a 15.8% BB%, and a 122 wRC+

He has a top 10% chase%, low whiff rates, a 109.8 Max EV, and 90.2 MPH AVG EV

#RaysUp

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@RealCntryOutlaw This season has been quite rough overall for him, but I’m particularly staring at July

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Kevin Cash has been a horrible manager as of recent. Trotting out Kevin Kelly and Christopher Morel in a situation that is even medium leverage is awful.

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DeLuca showing off the defense to close out the game 🤫

[Tampa Bay Rays @RaysBaseball]

HEEEERE'S JONNY!

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Tommy John in August for Manny Rodriguez is a wicked blow for this bullpen. Maybe we will see a trade involving Cabby or Morel just to grab some reliever depth but I’m not sure what else we can expect to support the bottom-end bullpen.

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We’ll see DeLuca making his return from injury tonight - not excited given the matchup against a LHP, but any spark would be nice.

[Marc Topkin @TBTimes_Rays]

#Rays lineup vs. #Reds, LH Abbott: