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#902
#902
cardvolfan said:
I would be curious as to how much left-handed pitching he saw at Kansas last year. I know he’s seen an inordinate amount of lefties in Knoxville. Plus, I think injuries and missed time early on factor in more than we realize, in addition to incredibly tough competition.
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Here you go……😀

There are a few factors that can contribute to why right-handed hitters tend to perform better against right-handed pitching compared to left-handed hitters against left-handed pitching. Here are a few possible reasons:
  1. Platoon advantage: In baseball, a platoon advantage refers to a situation where a hitter has an advantage over a pitcher because they bat from the opposite side of the pitcher's throwing arm. For example, a right-handed hitter has a platoon advantage against a left-handed pitcher because they can see the ball better as it comes out of the pitcher's hand. Similarly, a left-handed hitter has a platoon advantage against a right-handed pitcher. Since there are more right-handed pitchers in baseball than left-handed pitchers, right-handed hitters have more opportunities to take advantage of the platoon advantage than left-handed hitters.
  2. Breaking ball movement: Many left-handed pitchers have a breaking ball (such as a curveball or slider) that moves away from left-handed hitters and towards right-handed hitters. This can make it more difficult for left-handed hitters to hit these pitches with power or consistency. In contrast, right-handed hitters may have an easier time hitting these pitches because they break towards their swing.
  3. Pitch selection: Left-handed pitchers may be more likely to throw off-speed pitches (such as change-ups or breaking balls) to left-handed hitters, since these pitches can be more effective against same-handed hitters. This can make it harder for left-handed hitters to anticipate the pitch and make solid contact. Right-handed hitters, on the other hand, may see more fastballs from right-handed pitchers, which can be easier to hit.
It's worth noting that these factors are generalizations, and there are certainly left-handed hitters who perform well against left-handed pitching, and vice versa. Additionally, factors such as individual skill, strategy, and game situation can all play a role in a hitter's success against a particular pitcher.

AI at work……..
 
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#905
#905
Jax_Vol said:
I haven't looked at stats, but this seems like a typical week in the life of Maui. Like 2-3 against Austin Peay; 0-6 against Kentucky.

He kills weaker pitching which raises his average. Guess that is why his numbers were good in Kansas.

But, whatever...he is a Vol now, so gooooooooooooo Maui!!!
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He had the 4th highest BA on the team in SEC play going into last night.
 
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#909
#909
OldTimer said:
Here you go……😀

There are a few factors that can contribute to why right-handed hitters tend to perform better against right-handed pitching compared to left-handed hitters against left-handed pitching. Here are a few possible reasons:
  1. Platoon advantage: In baseball, a platoon advantage refers to a situation where a hitter has an advantage over a pitcher because they bat from the opposite side of the pitcher's throwing arm. For example, a right-handed hitter has a platoon advantage against a left-handed pitcher because they can see the ball better as it comes out of the pitcher's hand. Similarly, a left-handed hitter has a platoon advantage against a right-handed pitcher. Since there are more right-handed pitchers in baseball than left-handed pitchers, right-handed hitters have more opportunities to take advantage of the platoon advantage than left-handed hitters.
  2. Breaking ball movement: Many left-handed pitchers have a breaking ball (such as a curveball or slider) that moves away from left-handed hitters and towards right-handed hitters. This can make it more difficult for left-handed hitters to hit these pitches with power or consistency. In contrast, right-handed hitters may have an easier time hitting these pitches because they break towards their swing.
  3. Pitch selection: Left-handed pitchers may be more likely to throw off-speed pitches (such as change-ups or breaking balls) to left-handed hitters, since these pitches can be more effective against same-handed hitters. This can make it harder for left-handed hitters to anticipate the pitch and make solid contact. Right-handed hitters, on the other hand, may see more fastballs from right-handed pitchers, which can be easier to hit.
It's worth noting that these factors are generalizations, and there are certainly left-handed hitters who perform well against left-handed pitching, and vice versa. Additionally, factors such as individual skill, strategy, and game situation can all play a role in a hitter's success against a particular pitcher.

AI at work……..
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we have one rightie and one lefty that struggle with this because of how their ball move.
Kirbys slider last night broke early on him and got too much of the plate and the guy was able to muscle it to the opposite side. Part of facing SEC pitchers.
 
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#919
#919
Weezer said:
Maybe if Doe gets a pre-game prostate check he can avoid those first inning struggles?

Wonder if it would help Ahuna at the plate?
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GREAT Idea! If Dr Longfingers will show Doe his four finger heater pre-game, that would probably add a little bounce in his step.

And, we can also zip Maui by Dr Knuckles office where he can use his extended anal camera to go in and perform a vision check. I'm thinking Maui may be wearing a scratched contact lens in that right eye.
 
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#923
#923
Weezer said:
Pre-game prostate checks could bring a lot of attention to prostate health. Seems like a win-win situation.
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Also a look way to break in the new batting gloves.........so I hear?

We need to break in a new sliding oven mitt on Blake.



Wish one of our co-eds, with a certain morally casual attitude, could help poor ole Blake out with a slumpbuster here is the next 80 minutes.
 
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