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So I watched Hentges start today, he needs innings. Hard to say what you have with him.
Clearly has tools, needs a lot of refinement. I realize he is up because of the problems in the rotation, but if today is any indication, and it sounds like it is on the control/command side, he isn't going to be an effective MLB starter for the Indians any time soon (as in this year). But at least he is getting innings and that can't be bad for him.
I don't think they are getting everything they can out of him. I think there is more there on the velo side. But with his lack of command (at least in the start today), he clearly isn't throwing with a lot of confidence and therefore abandon. When the Indians don't have the rotation problems that they currently do, they should send him to a level below where they think he should be, tell him to throw it as hard as he can and learn to command the ball while throwing with max intent. He clearly is dialing it back right now to try and place the ball, which is part of the problem with his command currently.
Has a slight elbow climb due to his pronated take away but not enough that it is really of concern. Throws across his body slightly, but for a big guy like him, that can be problematic on the command front. They should straighten out his direction to the plate, which will get his hand in a better position to delivery the ball, add some to his velo while making his FB and CB play much better with better axis orientation and spin rates. Rotates on his lower half pretty well for a guy his size. If they get him to us his glutes (sit like when you are taking a shit) a little more to correct his direction to the plate he will rotate even better. Looks durable enough. Could be a serious force at the big league level if they finish his development properly.
In general, like what I see, but he is just not big league ready. And if he doesn't go back to the minors at some point soon, to work on his development, they will lower the ceiling he has to offer. Good development for a year and a half or two the Indians could have a 26 or 27 year old pitcher that could really be a force at the big league level.
Between he and Quantril @CDAV45, Quantril is the much better pitcher and much closer to a finished product.
Will try to get you some thoughts on Quantril at some point. But that is a couple pitcher (Mejia/Hentges) you asked me about that I have knocked off the list at least.
Just my opinion without even looking at his minor league numbers or any such thing. So take it for what it is worth (which could very well be nothing) @CDAV45
So I watched Hentges start today, he needs innings. Hard to say what you have with him.
Clearly has tools, needs a lot of refinement. I realize he is up because of the problems in the rotation, but if today is any indication, and it sounds like it is on the control/command side, he isn't going to be an effective MLB starter for the Indians any time soon (as in this year). But at least he is getting innings and that can't be bad for him.
I don't think they are getting everything they can out of him. I think there is more there on the velo side. But with his lack of command (at least in the start today), he clearly isn't throwing with a lot of confidence and therefore abandon. When the Indians don't have the rotation problems that they currently do, they should send him to a level below where they think he should be, tell him to throw it as hard as he can and learn to command the ball while throwing with max intent. He clearly is dialing it back right now to try and place the ball, which is part of the problem with his command currently.
Has a slight elbow climb due to his pronated take away but not enough that it is really of concern. Throws across his body slightly, but for a big guy like him, that can be problematic on the command front. They should straighten out his direction to the plate, which will get his hand in a better position to delivery the ball, add some to his velo while making his FB and CB play much better with better axis orientation and spin rates. Rotates on his lower half pretty well for a guy his size. If they get him to us his glutes (sit like when you are taking a shit) a little more to correct his direction to the plate he will rotate even better. Looks durable enough. Could be a serious force at the big league level if they finish his development properly.
In general, like what I see, but he is just not big league ready. And if he doesn't go back to the minors at some point soon, to work on his development, they will lower the ceiling he has to offer. Good development for a year and a half or two the Indians could have a 26 or 27 year old pitcher that could really be a force at the big league level.
Between he and Quantril @CDAV45, Quantril is the much better pitcher and much closer to a finished product.
Will try to get you some thoughts on Quantril at some point. But that is a couple pitcher (Mejia/Hentges) you asked me about that I have knocked off the list at least.
Just my opinion without even looking at his minor league numbers or any such thing. So take it for what it is worth (which could very well be nothing) @CDAV45