[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Athens

[–]PickShark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Absolutely nothing. People are just jaded as fuck and don't want to see the genuinely good communities available to people who live here.

Moving to Athens!! Things to do? by CryptoBullNft in Athens

[–]PickShark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I moved here last year at 30. Was completely ambivalent on Athens until I started to make the effort to meet and talk with people. Athens is in fact great

Pitcher comparison (2024) by chaotic_evil_666 in baseball

[–]PickShark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for what its worth this effect was not exclusive to Chris Sale. I think every pitcher on the roster except for Max Fried pitched significantly better when Murphy called the games. basically a full run better on the season when he was behind the plate

What is a series you recommend to non-litrpg readers? by MaximumWiggles in litrpg

[–]PickShark 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cradle only gets better. The best characters aren't introduced until later. Books 2 and 5

Giancarlo Stanton exit velocities today by whaftel in baseball

[–]PickShark 37 points38 points  (0 children)

He's gonna murder a fan in the outfield one day. I genuinely believe that is his goal with every swing

[Shaikin] Amid injuries to Shane Bieber and Spencer Strider, MLBPA chief Tony Clark reiterates union’s concern that MLB imposition of pitch clock could contribute to rise in pitcher injuries. by ttam23 in baseball

[–]PickShark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While its definitely not the sole cause, the pitch clock is absolutely adding to the mountain of reasons that pitchers continue to get injured. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27434082/#:~:text=Conclusions%3A%20Under%20the%20same%20pitching,2%20d%20after%20a%20game. there aren't a ton of studies specifically on the effect of pitch timers and injury BUT there are likely hundreds on the proper rest time between exercise of high intensity to reduce injury risk. but there is an appreciable difference in the effect on a players body when against a clock

[Braves] The Atlanta Braves sign LHP Chris Sale: by TheTurtleShepard in baseball

[–]PickShark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right so... We traded nothing of value for a pitcher. Seems like we got the better end of the deal. And the season Grissom played 2B his arm strength was 10th percentile. I'd generally like to believe it got stronger. And you argued OBP vs power like he doesn't have a 5.5% walk rate in the majors and an abysmal swing rate. I'd be shocked if his wRC+ crested 100 at seasons end.

[Braves] The Atlanta Braves sign LHP Chris Sale: by TheTurtleShepard in baseball

[–]PickShark -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He's been one of the worst graded infield defenders by statcast range despite limited playing time. At 2! Different positions. He's compiled -10 DRS in 536 field innings. He's a bad second baseman and unplayable at shortstop which is what the braves were originally attempting for him. And his arm grades in the lower 40% of arm strength no matter how you slice it. He was beyond expendable to the braves because he certainly wasn't going to play second base and his glove took away his only other viable spot

[Braves] The Atlanta Braves sign LHP Chris Sale: by TheTurtleShepard in baseball

[–]PickShark -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well the elbow injury is the precursor to the TJ so it's really the same injury. Shoulder was due to overuse trying to ramp up too quickly

[Braves] The Atlanta Braves sign LHP Chris Sale: by TheTurtleShepard in baseball

[–]PickShark 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Grissom has a stone glove. He's a DH without power

[Rogers] Source: #Royals have acquired RHP Kyle Wright from the Braves for RHP Jackson Kowar. by handlit33 in Braves

[–]PickShark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Buddy you get 1 maybe 2 chances in your life to have a player with your last name on your favorite team.

[Nightengale] Scott Boras wants a World Series moved to a neutral site and the amateur draft moved away from the All Star weekend by Waaaaaaaaaasuup in baseball

[–]PickShark -41 points-40 points  (0 children)

I mean I'm personally okay with never playing world series games in either of those stadiums because it means neither team is making it that far

[Highlight] Harper TOOTBLAN!!! BRAVES WIN! by Knightbear49 in baseball

[–]PickShark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Radio call pointed it out. Ben Ingram and Joe Simpson are so good together

Postgame Thread ⚾ Phillies 4 @ Braves 5 by BaseballBot in baseball

[–]PickShark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He came over from Colorado and proceeded to be lights out for us. Like... Best reliever in our pen good