Now that Foxhall is gone, do we bring in an interim pitching coach?

[thekimmer]

Still 3 weeks left in the season with a chance to make it to Hoover. To let a guy go during the season like that has to be because you believe you are better without him than with him but I don't think Lemonis or either assistant has ever coached pitching or called pitches. Do we try to bring in someone to fill the gap or just make the best of it?

Maybe Jay Powell or (gulp) Ron Polk?

 

[Shmuley]

We've reached 17 it stage. The energy is rightfully focused on the next head coach.

 

[Dawgbite]

I doubt it. Either Lemonis will take over the pitching coach duties or one of the volunteer assistants will step up into that role or whatever role needs filled.

 

[aTotal360]

Would Dick Pole be an option?

 

[Dawgbite]

Where’s Riley Self when you need him? Hell he was here forever.

 

[thekimmer]

We've reached 17 it stage. The energy is rightfully focused on the next head coach.

Maybe so and I do think the real reason Foxhall was whacked now was Lem taking some preemptive action before a decision has to be made on his future but if we just bag it and go further in the tank the rest of the way then that could backfire on him.

 

[8dog]

Hoover is irrelevant. It’s not a metric for success. At all. And we sure can’t win it.

 

[thekimmer]

Hoover is irrelevant. It’s not a metric for success. At all. And we sure can’t win it.

I agree but it might not be for Lem.

 

[patdog]

I don't see how you can. Lemonis will probably coach pitchers.

 

[Bulldog Bruce]

Just tell the pitchers to throw <17>n' strikes is all the coach needs to do.

 

[ronpolk]

In my opinion, you wouldn’t want someone coming in and potentially making changes to mechanics or anything like that without having a chance to actually evaluate the player first. So with that in mind, I’m not sure an interim makes sense. But I also don’t think it made a ton of sense to fire him with 3 weeks left to go.

 

[oh yeah]

From when I've listened, Jay has been pretty frustrated with the pitch calling when he does the radio broadcast. Mainly about pitch selection and the amount of breaking pitches we throw in a row. I wonder if we just have someone calling different pitches if it makes a difference or if our pitchers just really struggle this badly with command.

 

[ababyatemydingo]

Foxhall called all of the pitches in the games. not sure who will fill that void. i'm with bruce. just tell them to throw strikes and try to salvage some semblance of pride these last three series

 

[Thebulldogcountry1]

If we bring in someone who does nothing more than calls pitches during games, we will be better.

 

[josebrown]

I’d be novel and let the catchers-pitchers handle pitches. What have you got to lose, and the catchers know how to read batters and look at charts to keep them off balance. Keep them on their same routines, let catchers call pitches, and Lemonis handle bullpen and mound visits. At this point it’s not hard to finish off a losing season. Just manage the pen enough we aren’t throwing position players out of need. End the season. Clean house. Start over and build a program.

 

[SouthFarmchicken]

From when I've listened, Jay has been pretty frustrated with the pitch calling when he does the radio broadcast. Mainly about pitch selection and the amount of breaking pitches we throw in a row. I wonder if we just have someone calling different pitches if it makes a difference or if our pitchers just really struggle this badly with command.

We throw WAY too many breaking balls. It’s sickening.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

I’d be novel and let the catchers-pitchers handle pitches. What have you got to lose, and the catchers know how to read batters and look at charts to keep them off balance. Keep them on their same routines, let catchers call pitches, and Lemonis handle bullpen and mound visits. At this point it’s not hard to finish off a losing season. Just manage the pen enough we aren’t throwing position players out of need. End the season. Clean house. Start over and build a program.

It damn sure wouldn’t be worse

 

[Bulldog Bruce]

I’d be novel and let the catchers-pitchers handle pitches. What have you got to lose, and the catchers know how to read batters and look at charts to keep them off balance. Keep them on their same routines, let catchers call pitches, and Lemonis handle bullpen and mound visits. At this point it’s not hard to finish off a losing season. Just manage the pen enough we aren’t throwing position players out of need. End the season. Clean house. Start over and build a program.

The pitcher/catcher should ALWAYS call pitches. It should be outlawed to call pitches from the dugout. Pitchers and catchers should be like Shoeless Joe and tell a coach to "stick it" when they call pitches. Your job as a coach it to teach your players how to play. I wouldn't have players who don't have conviction about their ability to play and execute. You should believe you know better than the coach what works for you in a single instance. The coach guides you to help you understand your strengths then let's you perform.

 

[beachbumdawg]

The pitcher/catcher should ALWAYS call pitches. It should be outlawed to call pitches from the dugout. Pitchers and catchers should be like Shoeless Joe and tell a coach to "stick it" when they call pitches. Your job as a coach it to teach your players how to play. I wouldn't have players who don't have conviction about their ability to play and execute. You should believe you know better than the coach what works for you in a single instance. The coach guides you to help you understand your strengths then let's you perform.

Amen!
That is how we coach our 11u team - I found they get more engaged with the mental side of game looking for advantages instead of being robotic

 

[dog99walker]

Hancock might not be able to throw anybody out, but I bet he can call a game. Ross can probably do the same