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What is wrong with Tim Lincecum?
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K/BB ratio down four straight years (so far in 2012, at least). K/9 has trended down for 4 straight years and BB/9 have increases for 4 straigh years. Velocity? No idea. No trends in his BABIP. No noticable trends in his HR% either.
His .355 BABIP so far in 2012 is not sustainable, so as long as he can walk fewer batters this year, I bet he will have a good year when it is all said and done.1885 1886 1926 1931 1934 1942 1944 1946 1964 1967 1982 2006 2011
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A .355 BABIP is really high isn't it?
A Yahoo! Sports article about Timmy's woes.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/tim-lin...l-missing.htmlStrikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.-Crash Davis
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Originally posted by Honus Wagner Rules View PostA .355 BABIP is really high isn't it?
A Yahoo! Sports article about Timmy's woes.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/tim-lin...l-missing.html
In fact, of all pitchers with over 2,000 batters faced, the single worst BABIP comes from Glendon Rusch at .325.Last edited by Bothrops Atrox; 05-10-2012, 05:49 PM.1885 1886 1926 1931 1934 1942 1944 1946 1964 1967 1982 2006 2011
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Command has been his biggest issue, with too many walks, but he's averaging 10.1 K/9 this year, and has allowed just 17 hits in his last 23 innings, with a .210 BAA (.298 BABIP). He's having some issues mechanically and needs to avoid the "big inning", but he's real close to reeling off 15-20 straight solid-to-excellent starts and making people stop asking "what's wrong with Tim Lincecum."San Francisco Giants, World Series Champions in 2010, 2012, and 2014!!!
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Originally posted by Rich the Giants fan View PostHe's having some issues mechanically and needs to avoid the "big inning", ."
WOW 60% LOB%. League average is around 70% and Lincecum's career was aroung 76% coming into this year. So his hits are not being as evenly distributed as one would expect so far. In other words; another reason to expect the "real" Lincecum to show up pretty soon.
The only worrisome trend is his BB rate...but that isn't going to double your ERA.1885 1886 1926 1931 1934 1942 1944 1946 1964 1967 1982 2006 2011
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I guess the question is who is the "real" Tim Lincecum is? Will we ever see the 2008-09 Lincecum again? This is an important question because after 2013 Timmy is a FA. The 2008-09 Lincecum is worth a huge contract. The 2010-11 Lincecum is not.Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.-Crash Davis
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Originally posted by Honus Wagner Rules View PostI guess the question is who is the "real" Tim Lincecum is? Will we ever see the 2008-09 Lincecum again? This is an important question because after 2013 Timmy is a FA. The 2008-09 Lincecum is worth a huge contract. The 2010-11 Lincecum is not.1885 1886 1926 1931 1934 1942 1944 1946 1964 1967 1982 2006 2011
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Originally posted by Matthew C. View PostWell, he hasn't been 2008-2009 Lincecum for 3 seasons, so I think a real trend is there. But I see no reason he won't look like 2010 Lincecum by the time the season is over, which is a 3.0-4.0 WAR pitcher who is close to an All Star, #2ish starter. Certainly not a poor pitcher as he appears now. Of course he will not want #2 starter money...Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.-Crash Davis
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Originally posted by Honus Wagner Rules View PostAnd that is the crux of the problem. If Timmy does settle into a 3.0-4.0, #2ish starter and he demands C.C Sabathia money the Giants will be a huge bind.1885 1886 1926 1931 1934 1942 1944 1946 1964 1967 1982 2006 2011
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Originally posted by Rich the Giants fan View PostCommand has been his biggest issue, with too many walks, but he's averaging 10.1 K/9 this year, and has allowed just 17 hits in his last 23 innings, with a .210 BAA (.298 BABIP). He's having some issues mechanically and needs to avoid the "big inning", but he's real close to reeling off 15-20 straight solid-to-excellent starts and making people stop asking "what's wrong with Tim Lincecum."
I think one of the problems is that hitters lay off his offspeed stuff in the dirt. combined with his velocity loss this makes him a little less dangerous. he used to throw 97 now he throws 92.
but he is still a damn good pitcher I'm just not sure if he remains a CY candidate. But I think he will continue to win a lot of games.I now have my own non commercial blog about training for batspeed and power using my training experience in baseball and track and field.
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Rob Neyer summarizes what we have discussing in this article. There's some good stuff in the comments section as well.
http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/5/10/30...es-slump-deathStrikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.-Crash Davis
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Originally posted by Honus Wagner Rules View PostThe next question is why can't Timmy throw 97 mph anymore? Surely his arm hasn't deteriorated that much at age 28?
if he can't this might be because he is a small guy who relies on enormous flexibilty to create the necessary range of motion. if he loses a little there this shortens his accleration path and costs velocity. for that reason those small explosive and flexible pitchers often lose the speed earlier than the 6"6 guy who has a longer natural acceleration path and thus often can chuck mid 90s still in their mid 30s.
another possible explanation could be that there are small overuse injuries already but I can't answer that.I now have my own non commercial blog about training for batspeed and power using my training experience in baseball and track and field.
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Originally posted by Honus Wagner Rules View PostThe next question is why can't Timmy throw 97 mph anymore? Surely his arm hasn't deteriorated that much at age 28?“Well, I like to say I’m completely focused, right? I mean, the game’s on the line. It’s not like I’m thinking about what does barbecue Pop Chips and Cholula taste like. Because I already know that answer — it tastes friggin’ awesome!"--Brian Wilson
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