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Re: Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 1
« Reply #275: April 23, 2010, 09:10:34 PM »
The so-called rising fastball is a myth.  A pitch that seems to be rising is really falling at a much slower rate than normal, and the angle of the camera (higher than the pitcher) is what gives the illusion of upward movement.

THe camera angle also makes a left hander's curve look like it has more break than a right hander's, but not true.

Well that is what I thought too, and I was confused about it for a long time with Clippard (as well as others with negative pitchFX data).  But after analyzing the data, I actually do believe Clippard's pitch has some rise to it (though I will admit it is very tough to verify).  Not the so called negative rise that is very common in many four-seamers.

But you are correct, all pitchFX data is categorized as negative or positive.  That data which is negative usually means exactly what you have stated.

Regardless of the semantics, it is a beauty of a pitch that always ends up very high in the strikezone.

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Re: Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 1
« Reply #276: April 23, 2010, 09:10:43 PM »
Max Power

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Re: Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 1
« Reply #277: April 23, 2010, 09:10:48 PM »
Not scoring against Ramon Ortiz is worse than scoring against Joel Hanrahan.

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Re: Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 1
« Reply #278: April 23, 2010, 09:11:37 PM »
Is Tyler Clippard the closer of the future? I think he is a lot better than Storen (and Capps). The guy has ridiculous stuff even without a mid 90's fastball. He could the next Eric Gagne (without roids).

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Re: Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 1
« Reply #279: April 23, 2010, 09:12:45 PM »
Not scoring against Ramon Ortiz is worse than scoring against Joel Hanrahan.
Happy now?

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« Reply #280: April 23, 2010, 09:12:54 PM »
There you go.

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Re: Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 1
« Reply #281: April 23, 2010, 09:12:58 PM »
Is Tyler Clippard the closer of the future? I think he is a lot better than Storen (and Capps). The guy has ridiculous stuff even without a mid 90's fastball. He could the next Eric Gagne (without roids).

I really like Clippard as the two-inning set-up man.

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« Reply #282: April 23, 2010, 09:13:07 PM »

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Re: Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 1
« Reply #283: April 23, 2010, 09:14:09 PM »
Hey ...Anybody living in DC and has Comcast. What station is MASN2 HD? Thanks

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Re: Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 1
« Reply #284: April 23, 2010, 09:14:09 PM »
You're an idiot, Bob.

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« Reply #285: April 23, 2010, 09:14:29 PM »
Hyperbaric Chamber!!!

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Re: Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 1
« Reply #286: April 23, 2010, 09:15:22 PM »
As much as I've hated on the home plate umps the last few games, I'd have to give this dude some props.  He has had a fair and consistent zone tonight.

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Re: Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 1
« Reply #287: April 23, 2010, 09:15:23 PM »
Not scoring against Ramon Ortiz is worse than scoring against Joel Hanrahan.
I saw hanrahan gave up 6 runs in 1 inning of work yesterday.... :)

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Re: Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 1
« Reply #288: April 23, 2010, 09:15:23 PM »
The goaltending has been incredible.

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Re: Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 1
« Reply #290: April 23, 2010, 09:15:54 PM »
Hey ...Anybody living in DC and has Comcast. What station is MASN2 HD? Thanks

In Silver Spring its 4. The HD is like 800 something.

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« Reply #291: April 23, 2010, 09:17:21 PM »
Hey ...Anybody living in DC and has Comcast. What station is MASN2 HD? Thanks

Try channel 5.

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Re: Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 1
« Reply #292: April 23, 2010, 09:19:20 PM »
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« Reply #293: April 23, 2010, 09:19:59 PM »
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Re: Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 1
« Reply #295: April 23, 2010, 09:20:32 PM »
Well that is what I thought too, and I was confused about it for a long time with Clippard (as well as others with negative pitchFX data).  But after analyzing the data, I actually do believe Clippard's pitch has some rise to it.  Not the so called negative rise that is very common in many four-seamers.

But you are correct, all pitchFX data is categorized as negative or positive.  That data which is negative usually means exactly what you have stated.

It is possible to throw a rising ping pong ball, put backspin on it.

Jim Palmer was often credited with a rising fastball, but there's no evidence that the ball was actually rising.  I remain skeptical - want to see proof.

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« Reply #296: April 23, 2010, 09:21:17 PM »
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Re: Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 1
« Reply #297: April 23, 2010, 09:22:36 PM »
Well that is what I thought too, and I was confused about it for a long time with Clippard (as well as others with negative pitchFX data).  But after analyzing the data, I actually do believe Clippard's pitch has some rise to it (though I will admit it is very tough to verify).  Not the so called negative rise that is very common in many four-seamers.

But you are correct, all pitchFX data is categorized as negative or positive.  That data which is negative usually means exactly what you have stated.

Regardless of the semantics, it is a beauty of a pitch that always ends up very high in the strikezone.
To be honest, the only reason I knew about the rise is from the commentary on MLB 10 The Show when they said "And that 4 seam fastball does have a tendency to rise at the end" every time I miss upstairs with it :lol:

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Re: Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 1
« Reply #298: April 23, 2010, 09:22:39 PM »
It is possible to throw a rising ping pong ball, put backspin on it.

Jim Palmer was often credited with a rising fastball, but there's no evidence that the ball was actually rising.  I remain skeptical - want to see proof.

Yeah, it would be tough to prove but I'm going to try to put together some stuff over the next month or so to see if I can (yeah, good luck right?).  But just looking at that pitch, I swear it is rising.

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Re: Nationals vs Dodgers, Game 1
« Reply #299: April 23, 2010, 09:24:18 PM »
Tyler Clippard is almost worth picking up in fantasy, even though he's not a closer!