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Grading My 2024 NL Preseason Rebound Picks

Nov 22, 2024 | pitcherlist.com | Patrick Connors

+ Which of these NL pitchers were able to bounce back in 2024? Misc 3 Minutes Ago Before the 2024 season, I released a series of six articles, one for each division, breaking down three pitchers from each division I believed could have a rebound season in 2024. Two weeks ago, I released an article grading and analyzing my AL picks in these articles – for those that haven’t seen part one of this series, that article can be found here.
Grading My 2024 AL Preseason Rebound Picks

Nov 8, 2024 | pitcherlist.com | Patrick Connors

+ MLB pitching saw a lot of changes in 2024 - who bounced back? Before the 2024 season, I released a series of six articles, one for each division, breaking down three pitchers from each division I believed could have a rebound season in 2024.
Cade Povich's September Success

Oct 19, 2024 | pitcherlist.com | Patrick Connors

+ Cade Povich had a strong finish to his 2024 season - what's next? Looking at his season numbers, 2024 was a season to forget for Cade Povich —a 5.20 ERA and 4.79 FIP in 79.2 innings are mediocre numbers, at best. Still, Povich showed in September the potential that he showed as a top 100 prospect entering 2024—in 5 starts, Povich had a 2.60 ERA and 3.13 FIP, allowing no more than 5 hits in a start while striking out 32 in 27.2 innings.
I’ve Had Enough | Dissident Voice

Oct 6, 2024 | dissidentvoice.org | Patrick Connors

The world is on fire. It is ready to explode. A piece of it probably just blew up. If we are silent when someone else screams, while our brothers and sisters cry out in agony, then we are part of the problem. I am tired of being responsible or somewhat to blame or even a semi-innocent bystander. I am fed up with the well-rehearsed rhetoric of leaders who claim they want opportunity, safety and security for all people, but continue to support the way things are.
Oneil Cruz and the Talent/Output Dynamic

Sep 27, 2024 | pitcherlist.com | Patrick Connors

+ Oneil Cruz has been solid in 2024 - will he improve from here? Anyone who has watched Oneil Cruz take an at-bat, field a ground ball, or run the bases can tell he is immensely talented. Lots of metrics would agree with you on that; his 99th percentile average EV (95.7 mph), his 100th percentile arm strength (99.2 mph), and even his 87th percentile sprint speed (28.8 f/s) tell us that Cruz has all of the tools to succeed at the major league level.
Bryan Woo is Dominating His Own Way

Sep 10, 2024 | pitcherlist.com | Patrick Connors

+ Bryan Woo has excelled in 2024 - what's gone right? Bryan Woo has dominated in his sophomore season for the Mariners, tossing 99 innings in 18 starts with a 2.36 ERA and 3.30 FIP. After a rookie season in 2023 with a 4.21 ERA and 4.36 FIP, Woo has entirely shored up his walks, limited home runs, and induced weak contact, all while striking out fewer hitters than before.
Christopher Morel

Aug 13, 2024 | pitcherlist.com | Patrick Connors

+ The Rays had an interesting deadline — how is their future looking? The Tampa Bay Rays had a very interesting trade deadline. After being identified as sellers, the Rays parted ways with several costly players such as Randy Arozarena, Isaac Paredes, and Zach Eflin. Along with some other major league talent from infield depth and their bullpen, the Rays are now positioned to finish 2024 out of the playoff picture.
Luke Weaver and the Rare High Leverage Long Reliever

Aug 2, 2024 | pitcherlist.com | Patrick Connors

+ Luke Weaver has been weaving dreams in 2024; what changed? Luke Weaver is having a breakout season for the Yankees in 2024. Despite being a starter for the majority of his career, Weaver has settled nicely into a long reliever role for the Yankees. This has paid dividends for the Yankees, who bought low on Weaver with a one-year, $2 million deal after Weaver posted a 6.40 ERA with three teams in 2023.
Gavin Stone is Having a Crucial Breakout Season

Jul 16, 2024 | pitcherlist.com | Patrick Connors

+ Dodgers are facing countless injuries - Gavin Stone is easing the pain. Gavin Stone is having a breakout season in 2024 for the Dodgers, firing 17 starts over 96.2 innings to a 3.26 ERA through the all-star break. After a rough cup of coffee in the majors in 2023, where he had a 9.00 ERA/6.64 FIP in 31 innings, Stone has established himself as a staple in a severely injured Dodgers rotation.
Ketel Marte and the Economics of Hitting

Jul 3, 2024 | pitcherlist.com | Patrick Connors

+ Ketel Marte has taken the steps to become a superstar - but how? Ketel Marte has had one of his best seasons yet in 2024, compiling a .287/.353/.521 triple slash, good for a 147 OPS+, through the end of June. Along with 3.6 fWAR and some of the best defensive metrics of his career so far, Marte has developed into a star for the Diamondbacks. This comes after Marte signed a 5 year, $76 million extension in the 2022-2023 offseason.