Good thoughts. Astros just turned out to be a bit better in this one, but do like the way the Royals don't give up. Biggest criticism I have applies to this game, but also in general. It absolutely drives me crazy when relievers come in and don't throw strikes. I understand that pitching to contact entails risk, but let your defense try and support you. The alternative is walks, which no defense ever can prevent.
The current Royals best relievers have never excelled with control. Staumont had crazy walk rates, Barlow has had one year with better than average, Brentz has walk issues, so does Zimmer. One of the downsides of young pitching and cheap pitching (sometimes the same pitcher) is that they haven’t gotten the control part quite down yet. Sometimes it’ll hurt. Of course, the Royals have been hurt quite a bit by walks in general in the Cal Eldred era.
I am ready for the Cal Eldred to end. I am no expert on pitching coaches, but it seems all of our young pitchers have excelled in the minors, particularly AAA. I would be on board to promote the pitching coach at Omaha.
Good thoughts. Astros just turned out to be a bit better in this one, but do like the way the Royals don't give up. Biggest criticism I have applies to this game, but also in general. It absolutely drives me crazy when relievers come in and don't throw strikes. I understand that pitching to contact entails risk, but let your defense try and support you. The alternative is walks, which no defense ever can prevent.
The current Royals best relievers have never excelled with control. Staumont had crazy walk rates, Barlow has had one year with better than average, Brentz has walk issues, so does Zimmer. One of the downsides of young pitching and cheap pitching (sometimes the same pitcher) is that they haven’t gotten the control part quite down yet. Sometimes it’ll hurt. Of course, the Royals have been hurt quite a bit by walks in general in the Cal Eldred era.
I am ready for the Cal Eldred to end. I am no expert on pitching coaches, but it seems all of our young pitchers have excelled in the minors, particularly AAA. I would be on board to promote the pitching coach at Omaha.