Application of Pitch/FX

Brian Bannister, by all measures, does not really have "stuff." He does have the internet. This is a great read about a pitcher using Pitch/FX to go from "a 5.70 guy to a 3.70 guy."

over 2 years ago gte619n 34 comments 0 recs |

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Fastuo?

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Jul 28, 2009 8:52 AM EDT reply actions

Read this fast, you! oh…

You are reading my signature.

by rolub on Jul 28, 2009 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions

I remember when my kids played “Fast-you!-oh” … I spent a fortune on those cards!

by FallsTribeFan on Jul 28, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions

He’s that new guy from Japan.

by cleveland teamer on Jul 28, 2009 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions

The “READ THIS ____” meme doesn’t work unless you spell the name wrong.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 28, 2009 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Then we should get it out of the headline.

We really are coming dangerously close to coming off as a site full of morons with some of these memes.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Jul 28, 2009 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Also! (does that one make me look like a moron?) The original comment spelled the name right. Then again, it included the exclamation point, so maybe we need a ruling from the judges.

by FredOx on Jul 28, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions

But I AM a moron…

"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter

by Denver Tribe Fan on Jul 28, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions

It’s not the memes that make the site or discussion within great. But I still really like that meme.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Jul 28, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I fixed it, just couldn’t stand it anymore. Also deleted the incorrect exclamation point.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Jul 28, 2009 9:37 AM EDT reply actions

Hey what gives?! I mean, if you’re going to change the title from my formerly AWESOME, let’s make it something that makes sense. How about “Real application of Pitch/FX”

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions

Go right ahead.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Jul 28, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions

Oh. Well. I didn’t know I could do that.

by gte619n on Jul 28, 2009 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions

Strict Jay is back

by Roger Dorn on Jul 28, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions

No kidding … I’m lying low for a while.

by FallsTribeFan on Jul 28, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions

A few wins and he starts cracking down.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?

by ClemsonGirl on Jul 28, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I am cracking down on myself, for letting the site standards slip during a season with a lot of new users joining. It may seem strange, but I actually feel that I owe everyone an apology for letting it slide this long. Fortunately, we have had a gaggle of new users who are really sharp, too, so the overall quality here has remained pretty good. We just have too much stupidity-clutter to trek through, and it’s been building up over the last few months. Time to start weeding.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Jul 28, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Or, since it’s on computers: “time to de-Gauss”?

by Logodaedalus on Jul 28, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions

vintage logo 1.0 right here.

by Brick. on Jul 29, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m fine with it. Just joking really. Unless I’m going to be weeded out. That would be sad.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?

by ClemsonGirl on Jul 28, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions

It would probably appear to be ageism, so you and Chuck are likely safe.

by Logodaedalus on Jul 28, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions

This is going to be like the NYU thing isn’t it? My application essay is going to be all about Kenny Lofton not going home in Game 7 and wasted opportunites.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?

by ClemsonGirl on Jul 28, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I had a toothpick in my mouth most of today, ala Scott Hall (my childhood) or John Cusack in 1408. Just helping.

by JRontherim on Jul 28, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions

umm excuse me…you mean Razor Ramon

"sometimes the internet is hard for me." - ClemsonGirl

by world dictator on Jul 28, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

The silly things you kids reference. Old guys like me have no idea what you whippersnappers are talking about.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?

by ClemsonGirl on Jul 28, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Perhaps it would be easier to tighten our belts if we knew what standards you think are slipping? I assume its more than the use of idiot stats, no?

"sometimes the internet is hard for me." - ClemsonGirl

by world dictator on Jul 28, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

No, it really is mostly idiot stats, or the slow creeping in of persistent whining that clearly is based on idiot stats. If I was on your case, you’d already know it.

There is so much still to discuss. Our experience is that when our best contributors have to wade through too much stupid stuff, they stay away and contribute less. So reducing the stupid stuff has a doubly positive effect, in that it indirectly generates more good stuff as well.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Jul 28, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

Seconded.

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Jul 28, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah that makes sense. I just wanted to clarify. I didn’t think you were getting on anyone’s case. I just figured the more transparent your grievances the better people can police themselves. Thanks.

"sometimes the internet is hard for me." - ClemsonGirl

by world dictator on Jul 28, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions

does this mean my research oriented pieces are of new value? /sarc

I mean, they rarely generate discussion ….

by talonk on Jul 28, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

errr … new=no

by talonk on Jul 28, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Love the research pieces. We don’t traffic in enough fact around here.

Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by Jay on Jul 28, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I am cracking down on myself, for letting the site standards slip during a season with a lot of new users joining.

We just have too much stupidity-clutter to trek through, and it’s been building up over the last few months. Time to start weeding.

Oh. Oh, crap.

Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile

by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Jul 29, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Bannister has always destroyed the Tribe with that cutter. No wonder he looked at the numbers and decided it was beneficial to throw it as his main pitch.

by TribeJay on Jul 28, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions