Post by Commissioner Erick on Jul 1, 2022 15:16:29 GMT -5
New York Yankees (36-48) @ Baltimore Orioles (48-36)
NYY: Kevin Bolder (4-4, 3.99)
BAL: Thomas Burbank (7-6, 4.64)
Yankees 5 Key Stats:
4.7: Yankees’ BsR: The Yankees are the worst baserunning team in the AL, hurting their offense. They’re tied for seventh in home runs and fourth in steals, but are just 13th in runs. The baserunning is a big part of that. Mark Ward has been the biggest detriment to New York’s baserunning. He’s 4-11 on steals and has -1.6 BsR. If New York fixes its baserunning, the team’s offense can be pretty good.
3: Yankees wins in their last three games against Baltimore: The Yankees swept Baltimore last week behind Angelo Santiago. He had a three-run home run in a 9-4 Monday win, had three hits in an 8-6 Tuesday win, and the winning sac fly in their 1-0 walkoff Wednesday win to give New York the sweep. It’s been the best stretch of the Year for the Yanks, and they’ll look to keep adding to Baltimore’s misery tonight.
4: Home Runs in his last three games for Francisco DeJesus. DeJesus is on fire and slugging the hell out of the ball. He hit .500 in New York’s series against the Cubs with 7 RBIs. He already has 18 RBIs in his 19 games with New York. He’s not under contract for next year, but the Yankees may want to continue their relationship.
2.98: Chad Kuhl’s ERA: Kuhl is having a historic year. He’s worked 51.1 innings, but has just 16 strikeouts. Only two pitchers have lower strikeout rates than Kuhl—Cole Sands and Kyle Hendricks. Kuhl makes up for his inability to miss bats with great command. He doesn’t give up homers, keeps the ball on the ground, and has a strong walk rate. Kuhl’s allowed a single run in 5.1 innings against Baltimore this year, so he’ll be strong if New York needs to call on him.
1.29: Kevin Bolder’s WHIP: Bolder deserves credit for turning into a totally reasonable starter. He was a poor swingman in his late 20s his first two years in 2025 and 2026, but with New York out of options, he needed to soak up innings. He took a leap last year and had a 7-9 record with a 3.94 ERA. That was worth 2.2 WAR in 162 innings. The ERA is similar this year, but the WHIP is better as his BABIP against is the best of his career. Bolder’s best trait is preventing home runs, a key skill in Oriole Park.
Orioles 5 Key Stats:
74: Orioles Home Runs this year: Baltimore is somehow tied for 12th in homers in the AL. A formerly ferocious offense, Baltimore has allowed a number of sluggers to leave in free agency and trade. With Mike Floyd and Wessel Russchen both hurt, it’s neutered their offense. Only three players have double-digit home runs, Russchen, Emmanuel Tapia, and Jaden Ancrum, and Russchen is on the IL. It’s allowed their offense to be vulnerable, a reason why the Yankees and their questionable staff is 5-5 against Baltimore this year.
334: Runs allowed by Baltimore: Baltimore has turned into a pitching team as they have the fourth best run prevention unit in baseball. Thomas Burbank has been a totally adequate fifth starter, and Baltimore has the fourth best bullpen in the AL. Curt Gemma has struggled as Closer, but Luis Ortega and Eric Dusing both have ERAs under 3.
0.65: Baltimore’s Zone Rating: The Orioles have had a negative Zone Rating every year since 2022, sometimes deeply in the negative. Vic Black has tried to get his team to defend better, and they’ve done a reasonable job this season. Few players are huge defensive assets, but there haven’t been any albatrosses. Simply having an adequate defense has allowed Baltimore’s good pitchers to turn into a really good run-preventing unit.
.322: David Kouns’s Batting Average: With Russchen injured, Baltimore’s needed to turn to Kouns, a 28-year-old Rule-V pick. Instead of sinking Baltimore’s offense, Kouns has been terrific, batting .322. Kouns also has 18 doubles, making him more than a singles threat. Russchen is coming back, but Kouns will likely fill in to other spots, he’s been that good.
2: Starts for Arturo Granados: Granados has played in 27 Games, the majority off the bench. He’s hitting just .206 with one walk and no extra base hits in 35 Plate Appearances. He’s mostly filled in as a defensive sub, making four putouts in 40 defensive innings. He’s only making the minimum, but it’s been an easy gig for Granados this year.
Questions for the GMs:
For Terry Kift, Francisco DeJesus has been great for you. Any consideration to extend him?
How do you feel Angelo Santiago’s season and development have gone?
Wilmer Flores has moved out of the lineup. Why haven’t you played him more?
For Vic Black, you’ve lost a lot of offense, but your defense is even better. Did you consciously make that tradeoff?
Wilkerman Garcia has a strained ab. Will he play today or be put on the IL?
How has Jeff Hartsock been to your team’s pitching this year?
TRIVIA: Who is the only Yankee to hit more than 200 hits in a season?
NYY: Kevin Bolder (4-4, 3.99)
BAL: Thomas Burbank (7-6, 4.64)
Yankees 5 Key Stats:
4.7: Yankees’ BsR: The Yankees are the worst baserunning team in the AL, hurting their offense. They’re tied for seventh in home runs and fourth in steals, but are just 13th in runs. The baserunning is a big part of that. Mark Ward has been the biggest detriment to New York’s baserunning. He’s 4-11 on steals and has -1.6 BsR. If New York fixes its baserunning, the team’s offense can be pretty good.
3: Yankees wins in their last three games against Baltimore: The Yankees swept Baltimore last week behind Angelo Santiago. He had a three-run home run in a 9-4 Monday win, had three hits in an 8-6 Tuesday win, and the winning sac fly in their 1-0 walkoff Wednesday win to give New York the sweep. It’s been the best stretch of the Year for the Yanks, and they’ll look to keep adding to Baltimore’s misery tonight.
4: Home Runs in his last three games for Francisco DeJesus. DeJesus is on fire and slugging the hell out of the ball. He hit .500 in New York’s series against the Cubs with 7 RBIs. He already has 18 RBIs in his 19 games with New York. He’s not under contract for next year, but the Yankees may want to continue their relationship.
2.98: Chad Kuhl’s ERA: Kuhl is having a historic year. He’s worked 51.1 innings, but has just 16 strikeouts. Only two pitchers have lower strikeout rates than Kuhl—Cole Sands and Kyle Hendricks. Kuhl makes up for his inability to miss bats with great command. He doesn’t give up homers, keeps the ball on the ground, and has a strong walk rate. Kuhl’s allowed a single run in 5.1 innings against Baltimore this year, so he’ll be strong if New York needs to call on him.
1.29: Kevin Bolder’s WHIP: Bolder deserves credit for turning into a totally reasonable starter. He was a poor swingman in his late 20s his first two years in 2025 and 2026, but with New York out of options, he needed to soak up innings. He took a leap last year and had a 7-9 record with a 3.94 ERA. That was worth 2.2 WAR in 162 innings. The ERA is similar this year, but the WHIP is better as his BABIP against is the best of his career. Bolder’s best trait is preventing home runs, a key skill in Oriole Park.
Orioles 5 Key Stats:
74: Orioles Home Runs this year: Baltimore is somehow tied for 12th in homers in the AL. A formerly ferocious offense, Baltimore has allowed a number of sluggers to leave in free agency and trade. With Mike Floyd and Wessel Russchen both hurt, it’s neutered their offense. Only three players have double-digit home runs, Russchen, Emmanuel Tapia, and Jaden Ancrum, and Russchen is on the IL. It’s allowed their offense to be vulnerable, a reason why the Yankees and their questionable staff is 5-5 against Baltimore this year.
334: Runs allowed by Baltimore: Baltimore has turned into a pitching team as they have the fourth best run prevention unit in baseball. Thomas Burbank has been a totally adequate fifth starter, and Baltimore has the fourth best bullpen in the AL. Curt Gemma has struggled as Closer, but Luis Ortega and Eric Dusing both have ERAs under 3.
0.65: Baltimore’s Zone Rating: The Orioles have had a negative Zone Rating every year since 2022, sometimes deeply in the negative. Vic Black has tried to get his team to defend better, and they’ve done a reasonable job this season. Few players are huge defensive assets, but there haven’t been any albatrosses. Simply having an adequate defense has allowed Baltimore’s good pitchers to turn into a really good run-preventing unit.
.322: David Kouns’s Batting Average: With Russchen injured, Baltimore’s needed to turn to Kouns, a 28-year-old Rule-V pick. Instead of sinking Baltimore’s offense, Kouns has been terrific, batting .322. Kouns also has 18 doubles, making him more than a singles threat. Russchen is coming back, but Kouns will likely fill in to other spots, he’s been that good.
2: Starts for Arturo Granados: Granados has played in 27 Games, the majority off the bench. He’s hitting just .206 with one walk and no extra base hits in 35 Plate Appearances. He’s mostly filled in as a defensive sub, making four putouts in 40 defensive innings. He’s only making the minimum, but it’s been an easy gig for Granados this year.
Questions for the GMs:
For Terry Kift, Francisco DeJesus has been great for you. Any consideration to extend him?
How do you feel Angelo Santiago’s season and development have gone?
Wilmer Flores has moved out of the lineup. Why haven’t you played him more?
For Vic Black, you’ve lost a lot of offense, but your defense is even better. Did you consciously make that tradeoff?
Wilkerman Garcia has a strained ab. Will he play today or be put on the IL?
How has Jeff Hartsock been to your team’s pitching this year?
TRIVIA: Who is the only Yankee to hit more than 200 hits in a season?
