Our pitching coach doesn't just start Ty Good. It seems like week after week he has to come in early and stomp out somebody's fire. He's a fine pitcher that probably averages more innings pitched than the guys that start. And I'm certain that he doesn't have as many walks and HBP as the starters.
I don't understand why
- Thread starter Islandbird
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No disrespect, but that's why he's the pitching coach and you're wondering why!
My guess is they are hoping the starter comes out and gives them 3 or 4 innings and Ty's temperament works better off the bench or they are hoping we score a ton of runs and they don't have to use him game 1 or 2 and he could be TBA for game 3.
My guess is they are hoping the starter comes out and gives them 3 or 4 innings and Ty's temperament works better off the bench or they are hoping we score a ton of runs and they don't have to use him game 1 or 2 and he could be TBA for game 3.
Hoping for a ton of runs is one thing. We're doing better lately, but we're averaging less than 6 runs a game against Friday starters. And our starters got us less than 2 innings a game on average last weekend.
He's great as a long reliever, but is that the best use of his talent, when we need starters?
As mentioned above, some pitchers work better in relief than as starters.
However, he could be the next Michael Roth. Might pay off to find out.
No disrespect, but the starter lasted one-third of one inning and Good is burned for the weekend after entering the game with a 4 run deficit. Good is able to start. He did at College of Charleston - 40 starts.
Kinda weird and coincidental that we have been searching for a rotation and a lineup all year.
Michael Roth didn't appear on the scene based on analytics and paralyzed thinking. It was a coach being a coach not an analyst.
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Kimball is clearly a risk. I know he's got two Ws but I don't think either was against SEC opponent. He should not have been the Friday starter.
He may have potential. I know he's coming off surgery but he's been more of a liability than an asset this year.
He may have potential. I know he's coming off surgery but he's been more of a liability than an asset this year.
I still say there is reasoning behind what I consider starting an opener for Friday and Sunday games, now whether we agree with that reasoning is another matter! It would not surprise me in the least that Matt has a different philosophy about that reasoning and Kingson is vetoing it!
I assume we'll see some shake up this weekend in Knoxville, we definitely can't stand pat! I say go with Gainey and Good, so Islandbird you have valid reasoning for asking why! We have to get our starters to go deeper in the game, playing from behind puts undue pressure on the order and it would be nice for them not to be playing catch up all the time! Tippett's return throws another wrinkle in the situation, I hope his bat comes alive because his glove definitely makes up better.
One thing of note, we aren't the only ones struggling, Vandy, UF, LSU and Ole Miss have sub .500 conference records, so we're not the only ones shaking our heads!
One thing of note, we aren't the only ones struggling, Vandy, UF, LSU and Ole Miss have sub .500 conference records, so we're not the only ones shaking our heads!
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We could just find our usual joy in the fact that Clemtech matched our horrible showing with a series loss and clubbing at the hands of Wake Forest. Misery loves company. lol
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Wake Forest Run-Rules Clemson to Complete Weekend Sweep
WINSTON-SALEM- Wake Forest continued to hammer Clemson pitching on Sunday as the No. 12 Demon Deacons used the long ball to run-rule the No. 2 Tigers 13-3 and complete the weekend sweep at David F.…
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It can definitely feel that way sometimes, like trying to solve a puzzle with constantly shifting pieces.
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