Thurs. 7/11: Eight-Pack of Games; Can KC Hunt Continue Wisconsin's Shutout Streak?

[shanedog19]

48 minutes ago, wiguy94 said:

Brock Wilken with his 2nd HR of the night and it's only the 5th inning. Sounds like 110 EV, 400ft based on the Lookouts broadcast. Safe to say he's totally back

He’ could be the guy at 3rd base next year, especially if Ortiz takes over for Adames at SS.

[wiguy94]

Shuckers load up the bases with 1 out in the Top of the 9th in a 4-4 game and Dylan O'Rae strikes out swinging to make it 2 outs. He has not fared well after a very aggressive promotion to AA. He's currently sitting at a .511 OPS

[wiguy94]

Yoho walks the leadoff hitter in the 9th inning on 5 pitches. The misses weren't close. He's going to have to lock in.

[wiguy94]

6 minutes ago, wiguy94 said:

Yoho walks the leadoff hitter in the 9th inning on 5 pitches. The misses weren't close. He's going to have to lock in.

And lock in is what Yoho did. He struck out the next 3 hitters on 13 pitches. 6 swings and misses to get those 3 strikeouts.

[wiguy94]

Shuckers don't even get the Manfred Man off 2B in the 10th inning. Wilken, Ernesto, and EBJ all struck out. It's been a rough night for situational hitting in the system outside of Nashville.

[wiguy94]

2 minutes ago, wiguy94 said:

Shuckers don't even get the Manfred Man off 2B in the 10th inning. Wilken, Ernesto, and EBJ all struck out. It's been a rough night for situational hitting in the system outside of Nashville.

And 2 pitches into the 10th and it's over. Lookouts attempt to sac bunt the runner to 3rd. Yoho's throw to 1B was low and Martin (the 2B) couldn't handle the hop. The runner from 2nd scored. Farm system is 1-4 today now.

[wiguy94]

45 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

Anyone watching the T Rats game and seeing if Ortiz is still doing that crazy open stance thing? 

He's back to his normal batting stance.

[Joseph Zarr]

It seems as though I picked the right night to go on a date with my wife. Whew.🤭

[Joseph Zarr]

Oh hey! Another RHP KC Hunt masterpiece? How in the hyeck did Hunt go undrafted? What an absolute steal to have him at this stage of his development. What a beautiful marriage. It seems like just yesterday I was sending Spencer private messages to "...check out this Hunt down in Carolina. Ridiculous off-speed stuff...". And here we are he's going 6 innings and striking out 9 and 10 guys at High-A. Like Yoho, there going to need to fast track him to Biloxi.

Which randomly brings me to:

I miss RHP Tanner Shears' splitter🥺

[LouisEly]

18 hours ago, Joseph Zarr said:

How in the hyeck did Hunt go undrafted?

He was drafted, by Pittsburgh in the 12th round in 2022, but didn't sign.

Looking at his line in 2023 at Mississippi State, I can see why he wasn't re-drafted.

[Joseph Zarr]

5 minutes ago, LouisEly said:

He was drafted, by Pittsburgh in the 12th round in 2022, but didn't sign.

Looking at his line in 2023 at Mississippi State, I can see why he wasn't re-drafted.

The fact he was originally drafted and has a drafted pedigree, and was then rumored to be caught up in some strange contextual program Hoopla at Mississippi State (talk to their fans for more info) where he was likely misused...is precisely why I question why he went undrafted. He entered the League undrafted. That is what I am referring to. And, very clearly, the results are showcasing: every team missed on Hunt. He is really good. I've seen all but two of his outings. 

[Joseph Zarr]

Well, this is apropos:

Here's the thing with Hunt: He was used almost solely as a reliever in college. YET, he legitimately has a five-pitch mix. He was mis-used. And, though he was committed to the program they didn't really develop his pitching toolkit or raw set (to the Brewers credit, they saw the tools). Here he is on record:

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“Coming out of college, I didn’t really know when to throw what and where to throw what...”

The Brewers had a plan. They had a vision. They saw the tools. They jumped on signing him quite early. They got him comfortable with his mix and then shifted him to a starting pitching role. I am pretty sure it's going quite well. I don't know. Will have to go back and check my notes😉.