Post by Commissioner Erick on Jan 8, 2022 16:54:30 GMT -5
Philadelphia Phillies (30-29) @ San Diego Padres (30-29)
PHI: T.J. Zeuch (4-4, 4.46)
SD: Adrian Morejon (2-4, 3.72)
Phillies 5 Key Stats:
.098: Jorge Beccera’s average since May 21. Beccera has reached base more than once in a game a single time since May 21, and they have just a single RBI on a solo home run in that period as well. Beccera has not worked as a replacement for Mickey Moniak.
1.033: Isaiah High’s OPS in 200 International League plate appearances. High had big power in Lehigh Valley last year, and increased his average to .341 this year. He’s played six games in the PA and has Phillies fans excited.
5: Consecutive Quality Starts by T.J. Zeuch. Zeuch never got out of the fourth inning in his first four starts, but allowed just one hit in 8 innings in his fifth start against the Cardinals. He’s settled in to being the pitcher he was when he was heading the Blue Jays rotation.
1: Starting Catcher in Philadelphia history to hit above .237. Travis d’Arnaud hit .261 and .258 in 2021 and 2022. Tomoya Mori was an MVP and an All-Star for Seattle, but is only hitting .238 with 15 RBIs for Philadelphia. Maybe Home Plate in Citizens Bank Park is cursed?
3.12: Jay Tudor’s ERA. Philadelphia needed reinforcements for their bullpen, and Tudor has delivered in his first five games. Tudor has succeeded as a starter in the minors, but has only one offspeed pitch. He throws hard and has good movement, which has allowed him to succeed in the majors in the early going.
Padres 5 Key Stats:
2.86: Chris Paddack’s ERA. Paddack was a mediocre pitcher his first six years, posting negative WAR numbers four of his first six years. He settled into a decent reliever his past two seasons, and has turned into a lockdown closer this year. He has a strong 2.86 ERA and his 16 Saves are third in the league.
.822: Tetsuto Yamada’s OPS: Yamada ended up as a monster in El Paso the last two years after having a disappointing 2024 and being regulated to the minors. Instead of fading away, Yamada kept at it and is having a strong offensive season. He doesn’t have a high WAR as he’s been DHing, but he’s hitting in the majors for the first time.
8: Home Runs by John Yancey in 35 Games. Yancey was the number 23 prospect in the league this season and after devastating Triple-A to begin the year, he’s devastating the majors. With his combination of speed, power, and defense, he may be the best position player prospect to ever play for San Diego.
.262: Greg Kelly’s OBP. Unlike Yancey, San Diego’s other big prospect has struggled offensively early in his career. Kelly doesn’t walk much and swings often, so he needs a good average to provide value. He’s not striking out much, which helps, but he’s only hitting .231. Until he gets his average up, he’s a very limited offensive player.
2.7: Royce Lewis’ WAR. Lewis is hitting .298 and is on pace for a career high 19 home runs. He’s more powerful than he’s been in the past, but also a little more patient. He’s still an excellent defender at Shortstop, and an excellent base runner. A bit of a late bloomer, Lewis has steadily improved and become the prospect he was expected to become when snagged sixth overall in 2018.
Questions for the GMs:
For Matt Grubs, Isaiah High is in the lineup now. What are your expectations for him the rest of the year?
Jorge Beccera has really struggled lately. Will Jack Fraley get more playing time?
Stud Morales dropped to ninth in the order. Why make the move to drop him that far?
For Creig McBride, you’ve called on a few of your major prospects this year, and they’re both playing pretty well. What do you expect out of Yancey and Kelly the rest of the way?
What made you rely on Yamada so heavily in the early part of the year.
Philadelphia has a lot of power. Ideally, how do your pitchers handle them today?
TRIVIA: Which Padres starting Center Fielder had the highest batting average in a season?
PHI: T.J. Zeuch (4-4, 4.46)
SD: Adrian Morejon (2-4, 3.72)
Phillies 5 Key Stats:
.098: Jorge Beccera’s average since May 21. Beccera has reached base more than once in a game a single time since May 21, and they have just a single RBI on a solo home run in that period as well. Beccera has not worked as a replacement for Mickey Moniak.
1.033: Isaiah High’s OPS in 200 International League plate appearances. High had big power in Lehigh Valley last year, and increased his average to .341 this year. He’s played six games in the PA and has Phillies fans excited.
5: Consecutive Quality Starts by T.J. Zeuch. Zeuch never got out of the fourth inning in his first four starts, but allowed just one hit in 8 innings in his fifth start against the Cardinals. He’s settled in to being the pitcher he was when he was heading the Blue Jays rotation.
1: Starting Catcher in Philadelphia history to hit above .237. Travis d’Arnaud hit .261 and .258 in 2021 and 2022. Tomoya Mori was an MVP and an All-Star for Seattle, but is only hitting .238 with 15 RBIs for Philadelphia. Maybe Home Plate in Citizens Bank Park is cursed?
3.12: Jay Tudor’s ERA. Philadelphia needed reinforcements for their bullpen, and Tudor has delivered in his first five games. Tudor has succeeded as a starter in the minors, but has only one offspeed pitch. He throws hard and has good movement, which has allowed him to succeed in the majors in the early going.
Padres 5 Key Stats:
2.86: Chris Paddack’s ERA. Paddack was a mediocre pitcher his first six years, posting negative WAR numbers four of his first six years. He settled into a decent reliever his past two seasons, and has turned into a lockdown closer this year. He has a strong 2.86 ERA and his 16 Saves are third in the league.
.822: Tetsuto Yamada’s OPS: Yamada ended up as a monster in El Paso the last two years after having a disappointing 2024 and being regulated to the minors. Instead of fading away, Yamada kept at it and is having a strong offensive season. He doesn’t have a high WAR as he’s been DHing, but he’s hitting in the majors for the first time.
8: Home Runs by John Yancey in 35 Games. Yancey was the number 23 prospect in the league this season and after devastating Triple-A to begin the year, he’s devastating the majors. With his combination of speed, power, and defense, he may be the best position player prospect to ever play for San Diego.
.262: Greg Kelly’s OBP. Unlike Yancey, San Diego’s other big prospect has struggled offensively early in his career. Kelly doesn’t walk much and swings often, so he needs a good average to provide value. He’s not striking out much, which helps, but he’s only hitting .231. Until he gets his average up, he’s a very limited offensive player.
2.7: Royce Lewis’ WAR. Lewis is hitting .298 and is on pace for a career high 19 home runs. He’s more powerful than he’s been in the past, but also a little more patient. He’s still an excellent defender at Shortstop, and an excellent base runner. A bit of a late bloomer, Lewis has steadily improved and become the prospect he was expected to become when snagged sixth overall in 2018.
Questions for the GMs:
For Matt Grubs, Isaiah High is in the lineup now. What are your expectations for him the rest of the year?
Jorge Beccera has really struggled lately. Will Jack Fraley get more playing time?
Stud Morales dropped to ninth in the order. Why make the move to drop him that far?
For Creig McBride, you’ve called on a few of your major prospects this year, and they’re both playing pretty well. What do you expect out of Yancey and Kelly the rest of the way?
What made you rely on Yamada so heavily in the early part of the year.
Philadelphia has a lot of power. Ideally, how do your pitchers handle them today?
TRIVIA: Which Padres starting Center Fielder had the highest batting average in a season?
