Series Thread: Rangers Travel to Play the Angels July 8-10

[saddles]

We are on a roll again. Let's see if we can handle the Angels on the road.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

We are on a roll again. Let's see if we can handle the Angels on the road.

I really hope we are able to take care of business against this team. Not sure if the good Jon Gray will show up.

 

[Kelleyman]

I really hope we are able to take care of business against this team. Not sure if the good Jon Gray will show up.

I hope the tipping pitches is behind him

 

[jaar01]

Jon Gray has a month or so streak where he looks like a CY candidate and rest of season is average or below average. Unfortunately we're in that latter stage but Angels could be just what the doctor ordered for him. I'll be at the game...Hopefully a W.

 

[Kelleyman]

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Congratulations to Tyler Phillips for making his MLB debut over the weekend!

Phillips was a former Ranger within the organization. He broke a 123-year-old Phillies record by striking out seven in relief in his debut.

 

[Duane1952]

Bochy actually leaving Langford in the 4th spot. Garcia batting 5th.

 

[saddles]

Antoine Kelly DFAed. Daniel Robert comes up and Grant Anderson goes down.

 

[saddles]

 

[DT LUNA]

Would like Hill in place of Ski. Hill may have a future where Ski has little to offer as a hitter.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Would like Hill in place of Ski. Hill may have a future where Ski has little to offer as a hitter.

Kind of sad when your DH has a slugging percentage in the mid .200's.

 

[Duane1952]

Would like Hill in place of Ski. Hill may have a future where Ski has little to offer as a hitter.

Think I would rather have Duran over Jankowski.

 

[Duane1952]

Antoine Kelly DFAed. Daniel Robert comes up and Grant Anderson goes down.

Kelly was not good. Robert has pretty good stats.

 

[DT LUNA]

Think I would rather have Duran over Jankowski.

I agree. Ski is great as a 5th OF and speed on base but offers little at the plate. Hill has shown evidence he can hit with power. He should be dh tonite over Ski.

 

[scotsman#1948]

Think I would rather have Duran over Jankowski.

and it still seems like Duran is in Bochy's doghouse for some reason.

 

[DT LUNA]

I agree. Ski is great as a 5th OF and speed on base but offers little at the plate. Hill has shown evidence he can hit with power. He should be dh tonite over Ski.

correction.....4th OF

 

[saddles]

From Scott Lucas:

So you wanna know about Daniel Robert (2024 AAA stats):
FB (30%) 95.6 avg, 94-98 range, hi spin but avg IVB, works up, pretty straightforward
SI (10%) 95.2, 93-98
SW (58%), 83.6, 81-87, avg 14.5” horizontal, 2.8” vert, will work up with it too
CH (3%), 90.2, 89-92

70% strike rate (PCL rate is 62%),
14% swinging strike (PCL 12%),
29% miss rate on swings (PCL 26%),
52% 0-1 count (PCL 46%)

25% hard-hit (PCL 36%),
90th percentile velo 99.8 (PCL 103.3)

To lefties: FB 39%, SI 3%, SW 52%, CH 6%
To righties: FB 22%, SI 16%, SW 62%, CH 0%

Oppo line .132/.193/.217, 8% BB+HBP, 35% SO
Almost untouchable since late May

Lucky on balls in play (.188). Oppo hitting only .069 on grounders (2-29) and (.091) on grounders hit 90+ MPH.

 

[DT LUNA]

Nice start: 2-0 in 1st on a Seager blast to CF

 

[jaar01]

Gray not long for this game. They are barreling him up

 

[DT LUNA]

Gray not long for this game. They are barreling him up

He has not been good lately.

 

[fanman8825]

Gray

Gray not long for this game. They are barreling him up

He is not long to be a starter. We get a nice jump start and he gives it up and then some