Brady Singer had an up and down 2021 that ended with a trip off the mound with the trainer. What caused the issues and what can be done to get him back to at least his 2020 self?
I really like these efforts to identify a problem and find a solution. Not only does Brady's, but also the Royals, future depend on the success of such efforts - for the pitchers - and for the hitters. I have some hope - the Big 3 at Omaha - but compare Seuly to them - that somehow, at least on the hitting side, that the Royals may have that ability. Or, even if they are only successful 75% of the time, like with what we hoped would be the Big 4 - that could help a lot. I like the stories from players as to how they finally came to make the change that led to success for them - here is hoping that the Royals scouting and development can be a success for us!
Thanks David, what's your take on the Singer trade market? Do you feel like this years performance and injury concerns cooled things on that front or are other teams still interested? I want the royals to move him with Mondesdi actually. lol. I actually wish nothing but the best for the guy, but I want the royals to be more transactional and I actually see more downside than upside with Singer moving forward. He will develop a third pitch....I honestly do believe that only if only for survival but I don't see a top of the rotation guy. I think we are going to have plenty of middle of the rotation pieces....and young middle of the rotation pieces are valuable. But if Mondesi/Singer could get you Montas + plus a lottery ticket reliever? (Montas has the track record of performance unlike the two you are moving away) seems like you do it. Alas, I'm resigned to knowing the royals won't trade a 2018 pitcher if only to promote about how they have 5 from the same year. Anyway, hopefully Singer can get it figured out.
I can't actually see any difference between the release points from 2020 to 2021. Am I the only one? Is there a way to layer them and color code them? Or maybe allow toggling back and forth?
Thanks for sharing your efforts. I have to shake my head and laugh at there being another human on earth even crazier than I am about the Royals and baseball.
Brady needs to control his emotions. If you noticed, when he does not, his shoulder tightens up along with his throwing arm. Thus, this is why his right shoulder had soreness issues. if he cannot , Brady and the Royals should move him to the closers role 1 inning to two(2) at max. The way he throws, and to get the movement he must stay lose and trust his stuff. When he was relaxed and loose, he is very effective. The two(2) pitches are on the same plane no downward movement. Brady might try a split finger ball from the same release point, which would give his pitches a downward tilt. Again, first stay relaxed and trust his self, which is good enough to get Major League players out.
I really like these efforts to identify a problem and find a solution. Not only does Brady's, but also the Royals, future depend on the success of such efforts - for the pitchers - and for the hitters. I have some hope - the Big 3 at Omaha - but compare Seuly to them - that somehow, at least on the hitting side, that the Royals may have that ability. Or, even if they are only successful 75% of the time, like with what we hoped would be the Big 4 - that could help a lot. I like the stories from players as to how they finally came to make the change that led to success for them - here is hoping that the Royals scouting and development can be a success for us!
Thanks David, what's your take on the Singer trade market? Do you feel like this years performance and injury concerns cooled things on that front or are other teams still interested? I want the royals to move him with Mondesdi actually. lol. I actually wish nothing but the best for the guy, but I want the royals to be more transactional and I actually see more downside than upside with Singer moving forward. He will develop a third pitch....I honestly do believe that only if only for survival but I don't see a top of the rotation guy. I think we are going to have plenty of middle of the rotation pieces....and young middle of the rotation pieces are valuable. But if Mondesi/Singer could get you Montas + plus a lottery ticket reliever? (Montas has the track record of performance unlike the two you are moving away) seems like you do it. Alas, I'm resigned to knowing the royals won't trade a 2018 pitcher if only to promote about how they have 5 from the same year. Anyway, hopefully Singer can get it figured out.
How is *your* shoulder after the big move, Lesky?
I can't actually see any difference between the release points from 2020 to 2021. Am I the only one? Is there a way to layer them and color code them? Or maybe allow toggling back and forth?
Thanks for sharing your efforts. I have to shake my head and laugh at there being another human on earth even crazier than I am about the Royals and baseball.
Brady needs to control his emotions. If you noticed, when he does not, his shoulder tightens up along with his throwing arm. Thus, this is why his right shoulder had soreness issues. if he cannot , Brady and the Royals should move him to the closers role 1 inning to two(2) at max. The way he throws, and to get the movement he must stay lose and trust his stuff. When he was relaxed and loose, he is very effective. The two(2) pitches are on the same plane no downward movement. Brady might try a split finger ball from the same release point, which would give his pitches a downward tilt. Again, first stay relaxed and trust his self, which is good enough to get Major League players out.
Thanks for the hugely informative article. Please send this to DM & apply for the Royals Pitching Coach position :)