Four possible reasons why MLB free-agent market has remained frozen despite big names still on market
January 22, 2024
Four possible reasons why MLB free-agent market has remained frozen despite big names still on market
6 comments
Well for one, nobody wants to take a risk on a guy who walks 5 guys per game. Regression with Snell is all but guaranteed.
Despite the high walk rate his WHIP is not that bad. That means he’s good and generating ground balls and striking dudes out. His xBA is good and his WHIFF rate is 98th percentile.
The biggest thing is his xERA and actual ERA are miles apart, and that could be due to park factors or fielding.
I think he’s a good pitcher and some peripherals suggest a regression whereas others suggest quality.
because everyone is waiting for my Pirates to make the lowball offers to see how low they will all go!
If we get one or two, I will be shocked.
1. Scott Boras 2. See Item 1 3. See Item 2 4. See Item 3
6 comments
Well for one, nobody wants to take a risk on a guy who walks 5 guys per game. Regression with Snell is all but guaranteed.
Despite the high walk rate his WHIP is not that bad. That means he’s good and generating ground balls and striking dudes out. His xBA is good and his WHIFF rate is 98th percentile.
The biggest thing is his xERA and actual ERA are miles apart, and that could be due to park factors or fielding.
I think he’s a good pitcher and some peripherals suggest a regression whereas others suggest quality.
because everyone is waiting for my Pirates to make the lowball offers to see how low they will all go!
If we get one or two, I will be shocked.
1. Scott Boras
2. See Item 1
3. See Item 2
4. See Item 3
He’s not old enough for the Cardinals
No worries bud