Ripe for regression

His 2.62 ERA is unlikely to remain that low with such a poor strikeout rate

Wrobleski has 44 strikeouts against 274 batters faced, which works out to roughly 16.1%. That is well below the typical MLB starter 

Pirates for two in a row ???

FanGraphs currently lists him at 94.1 Stuff+

Stuff+ measures the quality of a pitcher’s raw pitches, independent of the actual outcome.

It looks at things such as

Velocity

Movement and break

Spin

Release point

Pitch shape

How difficult the pitch should be to hit.

That does not automatically mean he is a bad pitcher But it does mean he is not overpowering hitters with goid velocity or movement, which explains why his strikeout rate is low and why some expect ERA regression

It’s early, but I think Pittsburgh’s live today

Martín Pérez of Atlanta

His fastball averages only about 90.3 mp

FanGraphs recently described his profile as essentially no stuff and elite command

His .227 BABIP and 80.2% strand rate are difficult to sustain

just a couple notes. I think the White Sox are live today.

Too much rain in Chicago to think they play today

Honestly, I haven’t gotten that far into it yet, and I haven’t locked anything in. For all I know, there could be a blizzard in Chicago I haven’t even gotten to weather, lineups…They were just a couple of games I was looking at. I’ll be around 

Yeah, I just checked the weather, and it doesn’t look good. I’d better find another option because I really don’t want to be left holding the Pirates

GL

Atlanta Braves at Chicago White Sox
Delay Risk: HIGH
A severe thunderstorm complex is forecast to move through the Chicago metro during the evening hours, coinciding directly with the 7:40 p.m. ET first pitch. Precipitation probability is 90%, with expected rainfall totals between 0.50 and 0.75 inches and south wind gusts potentially reaching 30 mph. A delay is probable; postponement cannot be ruled out if the storm cell arrives before or during first pitch. Monitor official team communications and weather radar closely as game time approaches.

@LVTruck

 A+ on the current informatiom you post everyday. thx

GL 

Pittsburgh Recent form against lefties

Over their last 10 games in which they faced left-handed pitching:

196 average

292 OBP

359 slugging

651 OPS

28 strikeouts in 106 plate appearances

At home tho, Pittsburgh’s split has been much better—approximately .308/.361/.474 with an .835 OPS against lefties

PITTS

Nick Gonzales (R) 3B
Brandon Lowe (L) 2B
Bryan Reynolds (S) LF
Marcell Ozuna (R) DH
Spencer Horwitz (L) 1B
Esmerlyn Valdez (R) RF
Jake Mangum (S) CF
Rafael Flores Jr. (R) C
Jared Triolo (R) SS

LA

Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Andy Pages (R) CF
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Mookie Betts (R) SS
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Kyle Tucker (L) RF
Ryan Ward (L) LF
Dalton Rushing (L) C
Alex Freeland (S) 2B

Pitts missing a couple sticks

2 meaningful bats are missing today:

Ryan O’Hearn started yesterday at DH and batted fourth. He is out today.

Tyler Callihan started yesterday in right field and batted seventh. He is also out today—and he was the hitter who homered twice and drove in four runs……

Good info 

Listen, I love finding value in spots other people overlook when it comes to baseball but I’m starting to talk myself into this damn Dodgers game.