5-31-23 – By Justin Verno – @JV_PITT on Twitter
1–Endy Rodriguez-
| BA/OBP/SLG | OPS | ISO | wOBA | wRC+ | BB% | K% | |
| A | .212/.312/.371 | .683 | .159 | .310 | 71 | 11.7% | 14.3% |
| Week | .087/.160/.174 | .334 | .087 | .160 | -24 | 8% | 24% |
2-Henry Davis-
| BA/OBP/SLG | OPS | ISO | wOBA | wRC+ | BB% | k% | |
| AAA | .302/.451/.597 | 1.048 | .714 | .466 | 183 | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Week | .333/.478/.389 | .867 | .056 | .422 | 155 | 13% | 13% |
3-Termarr Johnson–
| BA/OBP/SLG | OPS | ISO | wOBA | wRC+ | BB% | K% | |
| AA | .272/.404/.346 | .750 | .074 | .370 | 122 | 16.2% | 35.4% |
| Week | .353/.421/.353 | .774 | .000 | .361 | 116 | 10.5% | 26.3% |
4-Luis Ortiz-
| IP | ERA | FIP | xFIP | WHIP | BB% | K% | |
| AAA | 32.1 | 2.23 | 3.62 | 4.41 | 0.96 | 8.7% | 22.8% |
| MLB | 20.2 | 4.35 | 5.42 | 5.24 | 1.69 | 11.5% | 14.6% |
| MLB | 12.2 | 3.55 | 5.18 | 4.78 | 1.26 | 19.2% | 11.5% |
5-Quinn Priester-
| IP | ERA | FIP | XFIP | WHIP | BB% | K% | |
| AAA | 45.1 | 4.96 | 3.47 | 3.97 | 1.46 | 10.2% | 23.6% |
| Week | 1.2 | 27.00 | 10.72 | 6.00 | 37,5% | 18.8% |
6-Liover Peguero–
| BA/OBP/SLG | OPS | ISO | wOBA | wRC+ | BB% | K% | |
| AA | .255/.326/.412 | .738 | .158 | .337 | 101 | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| Week | .154/.207/.231 | .438 | .077 | .203 | 16 | 6.9% | 13.8% |
7-Mike Burrow-(season over)
| IP | ERA | FIP | xFIP | WHIP | BB% | K% | |
| AAA | 6.2 | 2.70 | 7.39 | 6.22 | 0.90 | 8% | 12% |
8-Bubba Chandler–
| IP | ERA | FIP | xFIP | WHIP | BB% | K% | |
| A | 34 | 6.62 | 5.93 | 5.42 | 1.94 | 16.3% | 23.5% |
| Week | 4.2 | 1.93 | 4.94 | 1.93 | 4.3% | 30.4% |
9-Jared Triolo–
| BA/OBP/SLG | OPS | ISO | wOBA | wWRC+ | BB% | K% | |
| A | .250/.400/.327 | .727 | .077 | .355 | 99 | 20% | 23.1% |
| Week | .333/.571/.389 | .960 | .056 | .477 | 177 | 35.7% | 21.4% |
10-Jared Jones–
| IP | ERA | FIP | xFIP | WHIP | BB% | K% | |
| AA | 28.1 | 2.54 | 3.22 | 3.75 | 1.20 | 8.4% | 27.7% |
| Week | 4.1 | 0.00 | 3.71 | 1.62 | 14.3% | 23.8% |
11-Yordany De Los Santos–No stats
| BA/OBP/SLG | OPS | ISO | wOBP | wRC+ | BB% | K% | |
| Week |
12-Thomas Harrington–
| IP | ERA | FIP | xFIP | WHIP | BB% | K% | |
| A | 39 | 2.77 | 3.76 | 3.86 | 1.10 | 8% | 26.7% |
| Week | 6 | 0.00 | 3.31 | 0.50 | 5% | 15% |
13-Kyle Nicolas–
| IP | ERA | FIP | xFIP | WHIPP | BB% | K% | |
| AA | 40.2 | 4.65 | 4.75 | 4.33 | 1.62 | 10.1% | 25.5% |
| Week | 5 | 0.00 | 2.05 | 1.00 | 10% | 30% |
14-Colin Selby–
| IP | ERA | FIP | xFIP | WHIP | BB% | K% | |
| AAA | 15.1 | 4.11 | 3.38 | 4.47 | 1.30 | 16.2% | 29.4% |
| Week | .1 | 54.00 | 24.44 | 9.00 | 40% | 20% |
15-Carlos Jimenz-(NO STATS)
| IP | ERA | FIP | xFIP | BB% | K% | |
MY FIVE
16-Anthony Solometo
| IP | ERA | FIP | xFIP | WHIP | BB% | K% | |
| A+ | 42.2 | 3.16 | 3.59 | 3.92 | 1.20 | 12.9% | 27.1% |
| Week | 6 | 0.00 | 2.37 | 0.67 | 5% | 30% |
17-Nick Gonzales
| BA/OBP/SLG | OPS | ISO | wOBA | wRC+ | BB% | K% | |
| AAA | .247/.329/.418 | .747 | .171 | .321 | 85 | 9.6% | 31.7% |
| Week | .130/.200/.261 | .461 | .130 | .188 | -7 | 8% | 24% |
18-Hudson Head
| BA/OBP/SLG | OPS | ISO | wOBA | wRC+ | BB% | K% | |
| A+ | .234/.295/.416 | .711 | .182 | .322 | 91 | 6.7% | 28.2% |
| Week | .188/.235/.375 | .6190 | .188 | 274 | 61 | 5.9% | 29.4% |
19-Tsung -Che Cheng
| BA/OBP/SLG | OPS | ISO | wOBA | wRC+ | BB% | K% | |
| A+ | .288/.396/.554 | .950 | .180 | .423 | 153 | 14.9% | 19% |
| Week | .333/.474/.533 | 1.007 | .200 | .459 | 175 | 20% | 25% |
20-Enmanuel Terrero
| BA/OBP/SLG | OPS | ISO | wOBA | wRC+ | BB% | K% | |
| A | .290/.406/.407 | .813 | .117 | .392 | 135 | 15.4% | 23.3% |
| Week | .263/.333/.263 | .596 | .000 | .300 | 79 | 9.5% | 38.1% |
A Few quick thoughts-
When I’m feeling blue…
Hudson continues to slide–this week marks two weeks in a row he’s been down. I’m still encouraged by his K rate, which remains under 30%. Hopefully this points to just being in a slump and not regression to his old ways. Fingers crossed. Mr. Head, do not let there be a 3rd week. Pretty please.
Quinn Priester really struggled to find the zone, and I mean he could have underhanded from a foot away and still threw a ball. Shower well, Quinn, and get back to work.
Nick and his boom stick? More like Nick and his gloom stick, amIright? Man, rough week for a guy trying to push his way to PNC Park on the quick.
My main man, Endy? Still my dude, and no worries. Over the last week I think he’s expanded his zone a tad, a clear indication Endy is starting to push a little and this is normal. Why do I like the kid so much? Walk rate is still a nice 11.7% and he has such a great feel for the strike zone. Breathe, Endy. Breathe and let’s start over again!
Peas and Carrots…
Solometo and Chandler. Chandler and Solometo. I get they were drafted together, but I just don’t get the people out there that insist on making us choose which one we like better. Me personally? I’m just enjoying that both Bubba and the Funky Cool Delivery had a good week.
Solometo followed up his 7 IP gem with a 6 inning, 6 K and no run performance. Of the two, it’s fair to say Anthony is ahead in his development. (That’s not picking sides, by the way. It just is what it is.)
While Solometo was busy putting together a few solid weeks, Chandler was busy rebounding from last week. Giving up two runs (one earned) over 4.2 and raking up 7 K’s is a good way to get that bad taste off the palate.
I just keep on keeping on…
Guys that continue to impress-
Thomas Harrington. Enmanuel Terrero. Tsung-Che Chen.
No more needs said with those guys. Keep on keepin’ on, boys.
Keeping up with the Joneses’
Ok, there’s just one Jones I’m referring to there, but still. Man, he is coming along. Striking out 27.7% of the hitters he stares down while doing a better job of getting outs when he needs to, he’s progressing and he’s not slowing down. I’m not suggesting he’s ready to jump a level or he should be a top 100 prospect–his WHIP needs to come down. He needs work on his punch out pitch, and he still has extended innings. I’m driving the band wagon, when you’re ready to jump on let me know.
Why are you still here?
I get what the Buccos are doing. I really do. Henry Davis needs work at C. He needs work in the OF. But his bat is ready to move up, and I’d go as far as to say his bat is close to MLB ready (if not actually ready). I really think it’s time the FO asks itself, “how much more developing can happen with Henry’s C glove?” At 23 he was an advanced C from a ‘calling the game’ and leadership side of it. At least as far as an NCAA catcher can be, anyway. When they drafted him, his ability to move side to side (or lack of it) was known. That the plan is to get him some OF play seems to acknowledge that the Bucs tend to agree.
If the FO truly believes they can improve his mobility from side to side, then stick to the plan. But a lot of the issues Davis has are issues that I think can only be worked on in the show. Leadership comes with experience. Calling a better game comes with working with an experienced staff and studying MLB hitters. Simply put, there are certain things that can’t be taught at AAA or AA.
The Pirates need to get Davis the work he needs in RF and they need to do it now. When he looks comfortable out there, give the man his airline tickets to Pittsburgh.
I think this will be a position many will be passionate about no matter what side of the fence you sit on. So please keep in mind, I’m not saying this should happen tomorrow. Davis needs innings in the OF while continuing to get some looks behind the dish. But it’s time they got a move on with the kid.
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