Tue. 4/30: Three Game Night as Biloxi Postponed

[wiguy94]

3 minutes ago, Joseph Zarr said:

I'll say it again: Rodriguez is just working his mix right now. Gorgeous stuff. If you've never seen him pitch, he essentially has a cutter, four-seamer, really nice curve, and a change-up. Within that change-up and fastball mix he seems to have several different ways he can spin it or bring it. Just a fun pitcher to watch.

For an 18 year old he has seemed extremely composed and confident on the mound.

[Joseph Zarr]

Another K and he's through the frame at 31 pitches. That's 3 punch outs through 2 IP. That was a resilient battle in a tough AB. 1-0 Mudcats and we're on to the bottom of the 2nd. This announcer is 10x better than Casey. I can roll with this. Good information. Smooth. I'm a fan.

[Joseph Zarr]

1 minute ago, wiguy94 said:

For an 18 year old he has seemed extremely composed and confident on the mound.

Right? Always calm and collected. Always consistent in the delivery. Pitches well beyond his age in terms of how he attacks the zone and nibbles the edges. Just a really advanced set of tools and deliveries.

[MudcatsfaninBrunsCO]

2 minutes ago, Joseph Zarr said:

Another K and he's through the frame at 31 pitches. That's 3 punch outs through 2 IP. That was a resilient battle in a tough AB. 1-0 Mudcats and we're on to the bottom of the 2nd. This announcer is 10x better than Casey. I can roll with this. Good information. Smooth. I'm a fan.

AGREED DUDE! I am sorry Colin but Chris is better(: This guy has wayyy more broadcast time as well

[Joseph Zarr]

Baez with his 25th hit of his season on a looping double and he sees the Fireflies CF'er is slow to turn and he smartly takes second for a hustle double. Second inning in a row the Mudcats lead-off with a runner in scoring position.

[Joseph Zarr]

Just now, MudcatsfaninBrunsCO said:

SAME DUDE! I am sorry Colin but Chris is better(: Colin will now take the color job back out in Faye town!

What is Chris' full name? I feel I've heard him in the Carolina League previously and liked his other work as well.

[MudcatsfaninBrunsCO]

Just now, Joseph Zarr said:

What is Chris' full name? I feel I've heard him in the Carolina League previously and liked his other work as well.

Chris Edwards, He used to be Duke Baseball's radio but now does Duke WBB

[Joseph Zarr]

Baez advances to 3B on a well hit Castillo ground out to 2B. He is thrown out at Home plate, however, when Nicasia grounds out weakly to the SS playing in on a hit-and-run. Nicasia then takes 2B and is now 7-for-7 on the year. He then grabs 3B and is now 8-got-8 on the year.

[Ro Mueller]

1 minute ago, Joseph Zarr said:

Baez with his 25th hit of his season on a looping double and he sees the Fireflies CF'er is slow to turn and he smartly takes second for a hustle double. Second inning in a row the Mudcats lead-off with a runner in scoring position.

Baez is going to lead the Carolina League in hits and outs on the bases this year. Nobody will be within 10% of his marks.

[MudcatsfaninBrunsCO]

Just now, damuelle said:

Baez is going to lead the Carolina League in hits and outs on the bases this year. Nobody will be within 10% of his marks.

He will prob get called up soon.....

[Joseph Zarr]

Garcia walks on four pitchers (David, Catcher). We have runners on the corners and two down now. Yhoswar Garcia then pops out to shallow CF on an 0-1 pitch. 1-0 and we are on to the 3rd frame. Missed opportunities there for sure

2 minutes ago, damuelle said:

Baez is going to lead the Carolina League in hits and outs on the bases this year. Nobody will be within 10% of his marks.

That's definitely his style of play. Aggressive. Fearless. And, with mixed results as a result of that.

[Joseph Zarr]

Another Rodriguez K. 4 through 2 2/3 IP. These Fireflies have absolutely no read on his curveball right now. Looking. Swinging and whiffing. Just dialed. 

[Ro Mueller]

3 minutes ago, MudcatsfaninBrunsCO said:

He will prob get called up soon.....

Thanks, but I doubt it. So so so young. I think Juan Baez and Gregory Barrios will both be allowed to flourish at their current level this season (similar to Luke Adams last year), with 2025 being more of the “push” year. Of course this is mere speculation.

[Joseph Zarr]

Hey now! Cooper Pratt rips a very hard hit line drive single to left CF and he drives in Guilarte. His 9th RBI of his season. Mudcats leading 2-0! Let's GO!

 

[Ro Mueller]

Is today Daniel Guilarte cycle day? He seems to be figuring out this whole baseball thing. Go Mudcats!

[MudcatsfaninBrunsCO]

2 minutes ago, damuelle said:

Is today Daniel Guilarte cycle day? He seems to be figuring out this whole baseball thing. Go Mudcats!

Who knows......

[wiguy94]

Juan Baez with another caught stealing haha. This kid is funny.

[Joseph Zarr]

3 minutes ago, damuelle said:

Is today Daniel Guilarte cycle day? He seems to be figuring out this whole baseball thing. Go Mudcats!

In fairness to Guilarte, he really just needs to stay healthy. He showed more than enough early in 2023 during his hot start that he is likely ready for High-A ball but staying healthy has been elusive. Let's keep saying those baseball prayers that he has a clean season!

[Joseph Zarr]

2 minutes ago, wiguy94 said:

Juan Baez with another caught stealing haha. This kid is funny.

Replay would have proven he was safe there. The throw got there but that was a very good slide. He was safe. AND, to your point: he definitely is something on the base paths. 😅

[wiguy94]

Another 1-2-3 inning for Rodriguez. He's been a weak contact machine today. Pretty much everything is off the end of the bat.

[Joseph Zarr]

Another 1-2-3 Manuel Rodriguez inning. Nothing hit hard at all. Three pop flies. I continue to fall in love with his game. Easy ol' fella. Settle down! 3-0 Mudcats. On to the bottom of the 4th.

[Joseph Zarr]

Just now, wiguy94 said:

Another 1-2-3 inning for Rodriguez. He's been a weak contact machine today. Pretty much everything is off the end of the bat.

Oh hey, we post like the same thing at the same time once again. Man, we are so lame together. 😅

[Joseph Zarr]

(Politely asks self quietly: How does Nashville have a better record than Norfolk?)

[MudcatsfaninBrunsCO]

Who else is enjoying Chris Edwards better than Colin Casey!!???

 

ME!(:

[Joseph Zarr]

1 minute ago, MudcatsfaninBrunsCO said:

Who else is enjoying Chris Edwards better than Colin Casey!!???

 

ME!(:

With age comes experience. And Edwards very clearly has experience in the booth. He's fantastic. The entire Colin Casey adventure was, well, it was something. Glad he's back somewhere comfortable. Hopefully, it's a valuable learning experience for the young fella.