Cryomaniac's switch pitcher watch thread - Page 2

Left-handed Badger · 04-26-2009, 01:03 AM

I also believe a Cal McLish who was a longtime RH reliever. Pitched once lefty when in the minors.

Cryomaniac · 04-26-2009, 10:07 AM

By the way, Venditte picked up his 5th save last night, allowing one hit.

Cryomaniac · 05-02-2009, 12:51 PM

Another stats update bump lol.

1-1, 6 saves, 6 hits allowed, 2 runs, 0 earned runs, 9.1 innings.

jbergey22 · 05-02-2009, 01:32 PM

So how does this work? Is the pitcher switching gloves every time he decides to throw with the other hand? Does he keep the extra glove behind the mound?

Cryomaniac · 05-02-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jbergey22

So how does this work? Is the pitcher switching gloves every time he decides to throw with the other hand? Does he keep the extra glove behind the mound?

He has a six-fingered glove, it has a thumb hole on each side. You just flip it around to change hands. I'd quite like to own one actually, but I'm guessing they're expensive.

jbergey22 · 05-02-2009, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cryomaniac

He has a six-fingered glove, it has a thumb hole on each side. You just flip it around to change hands. I'd quite like to own one actually, but I'm guessing they're expensive.

Interesting! Since this is the case I dont like the rule where the pitcher has to decide before the AB which hand he is going to throw with. I think the Pitcher should get to pitch which whatever hand he wants whenever he wants since he is the position to make the first move.

Cryomaniac · 05-02-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jbergey22

Interesting! Since this is the case I dont like the rule where the pitcher has to decide before the AB which hand he is going to throw with. I think the Pitcher should get to pitch which whatever hand he wants whenever he wants since he is the position to make the first move.

The pitcher and the batter can both change hands once per AB, which evens it up a bit.

Left-handed Badger · 05-03-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cryomaniac

He has a six-fingered glove, it has a thumb hole on each side. You just flip it around to change hands. I'd quite like to own one actually, but I'm guessing they're expensive.

I'd say so too. Being left-handed it was always a pain in the @$$ to find a glove. I got switched to 1b one year in JV for a time, and had to use the coach's 1B mitt. (lucky he was a lefty). (our 1B was our #3 pitcher on the team, and no one else could really play 1B, and being the resident lefty..... , I was the #2 pitcher and resident relief ace

)

Cryomaniac · 05-05-2009, 08:38 PM

Update:

Minor League Baseball: Stats: Player

11.2 IP Still a 0.00 ERA, 21K, 1-1, 7 saves.

Has given up no hits against left handed hitting in 4.0 IP.

Including the end of last season, he has nearly 30 straight IP with out an Earned run.

Afino · 05-05-2009, 09:13 PM

So this guy is the real deal, eh? I realize it's A-ball, but still.

Cryomaniac · 05-05-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afino

So this guy is the real deal, eh? I realize it's A-ball, but still.

Looks good so far. I personally am hoping he is the real deal. If only to get switch pitching in OOTP

Cryomaniac · 05-08-2009, 06:44 AM

ESPN article.

Rick Reilly: Switch-pitcher Pat Venditte is living history - ESPN The Magazine

Left-handed Badger · 05-09-2009, 03:58 AM

Hey the way the Yankees pitching is this year. The could use him to eat up the innings. (they could use 2 arms for the price of one player.

)

Cryomaniac · 05-12-2009, 11:20 AM

Stats bump:

2-1, 0.61ERA, 7 Saves, 23K.

That ERA is from 1ER in 14.1 innings.

yankeesrule · 05-12-2009, 11:07 PM

i live near the yanks AA team, hoping they bump him soon so I can get down and check him out. should be interesting

Cryomaniac · 05-13-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by yankeesrule

i live near the yanks AA team, hoping they bump him soon so I can get down and check him out. should be interesting

If he gets to AA or AAA then he will get a lot of attention.

He got another save last night.

Cryomaniac · 05-30-2009, 09:54 AM

Another stats bump:

Minor League Baseball: Stats: Player

21 IP 2-1 0.86 14 saves 1 BB 32 K

Cryomaniac · 06-11-2009, 09:47 PM

Hate to triple post, but another stats update:

25 games, 28.0 IP, 2-1, 0.64 ERA, 20 saves (a 13 game save streak), only 2 ER allowed, 1 walk and 38 Ks.

He's also in the SAL All-Star team.

I'm guessing that he'll get promoted after the SAL All-Star game.

icecake · 06-15-2009, 07:27 PM

Venditte is almost a everyday reliever...since he is switch pitching
it is amazing to see him in OOTP 10, but it is sad that he basically suck in the game(Big League scout have evaluate Venditte the same way, but come on..5 er in 2yrs, I know he pitch slow, but look at Hoffman, Trevor doesn't pitch that fast either. as long as he have a decent breaking ball, it is good to give him a chance)
There is even a Pat Venditte Rule...

Cryomaniac · 06-15-2009, 07:50 PM

I agree that you don't need overpowering velocity to succeed. His left handed slider has been devestating so far in single A.

04-26-2009, 01:03 AM	#21
Left-handed Badger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: at the altar of the baseball god praying for middle infield that can catch the ball Posts: 2,036	I also believe a Cal McLish who was a longtime RH reliever. Pitched once lefty when in the minors. __________________ -Left-handed groundball specialist -Strikeouts are for wimps

04-26-2009, 10:07 AM	#22
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	By the way, Venditte picked up his 5th save last night, allowing one hit. __________________

05-02-2009, 12:51 PM	#23
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	Another stats update bump lol. 1-1, 6 saves, 6 hits allowed, 2 runs, 0 earned runs, 9.1 innings. __________________

05-05-2009, 08:38 PM	#29
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	Update: Minor League Baseball: Stats: Player 11.2 IP Still a 0.00 ERA, 21K, 1-1, 7 saves. Has given up no hits against left handed hitting in 4.0 IP. Including the end of last season, he has nearly 30 straight IP with out an Earned run. __________________

05-05-2009, 09:13 PM	#30
Afino Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,828	So this guy is the real deal, eh? I realize it's A-ball, but still. __________________ GUBA: Moscow Enforcers

05-02-2009, 01:32 PM	#24
jbergey22 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,481	So how does this work? Is the pitcher switching gloves every time he decides to throw with the other hand? Does he keep the extra glove behind the mound?

05-08-2009, 06:44 AM	#32
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	ESPN article. Rick Reilly: Switch-pitcher Pat Venditte is living history - ESPN The Magazine __________________

05-09-2009, 03:58 AM	#33
Left-handed Badger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: at the altar of the baseball god praying for middle infield that can catch the ball Posts: 2,036	Hey the way the Yankees pitching is this year. The could use him to eat up the innings. (they could use 2 arms for the price of one player. ) __________________ -Left-handed groundball specialist -Strikeouts are for wimps

05-12-2009, 11:20 AM	#34
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	Stats bump: 2-1, 0.61ERA, 7 Saves, 23K. That ERA is from 1ER in 14.1 innings. __________________

05-12-2009, 11:07 PM	#35
yankeesrule All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,367	i live near the yanks AA team, hoping they bump him soon so I can get down and check him out. should be interesting

05-30-2009, 09:54 AM	#37
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	Another stats bump: Minor League Baseball: Stats: Player 21 IP 2-1 0.86 14 saves 1 BB 32 K __________________

06-11-2009, 09:47 PM	#38
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	Hate to triple post, but another stats update: 25 games, 28.0 IP, 2-1, 0.64 ERA, 20 saves (a 13 game save streak), only 2 ER allowed, 1 walk and 38 Ks. He's also in the SAL All-Star team. I'm guessing that he'll get promoted after the SAL All-Star game. __________________

06-15-2009, 07:27 PM	#39
icecake Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 24	Venditte is almost a everyday reliever...since he is switch pitching it is amazing to see him in OOTP 10, but it is sad that he basically suck in the game(Big League scout have evaluate Venditte the same way, but come on..5 er in 2yrs, I know he pitch slow, but look at Hoffman, Trevor doesn't pitch that fast either. as long as he have a decent breaking ball, it is good to give him a chance) There is even a Pat Venditte Rule...

06-15-2009, 07:50 PM	#40
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	I agree that you don't need overpowering velocity to succeed. His left handed slider has been devestating so far in single A. __________________