Quinn Mathews was 2024 Mathews tonight

[imetsatchelpaige]

Thx Duce.
It would be nice…

[Melville]

Fastball was controlled, Change was thrown straight and as a bottom dropper. The Curve and Slider were swing and misses at opportune times.

He was filthy all night.

I still think he could do with a clean up on his shoulder...but if he's doing this 2 games in a row with no set backs? He may avoid the procedure.

Good to see from our #2 prospect...he's labored ALL season

I watched the game.
Largely agree.
He has a 15-18 MPH gap between the FB and his off-speed offerings.
Messed with hitter timing for sure.
The change up was excellent, and the slider had just enough movement to miss bats.
All that said, his FB was 91-93 and straight.
He got some misses over the plate on that pitch - and MLB hitters would not miss them.
He will need to spot it better at the next level.
On balance - very good performance and showed promise.

[Bad14]

Who drafted this bum?

[jw0595]

Looked like he was having fun. I like that in a pitcher.

[jw0595]

A bet my buddy today that Wetherholt would not have a hit nor a walk tonight. He said ' You're on ! '
Guess that is a easy free beer next time I see him .

Where was JJ tonight? I was hoping on the Memphis Express.

[sikeston bulldog2]

Fastball was controlled, Change was thrown straight and as a bottom dropper. The Curve and Slider were swing and misses at opportune times.

He was filthy all night.

I still think he could do with a clean up on his shoulder...but if he's doing this 2 games in a row with no set backs? He may avoid the procedure.

Good to see from our #2 prospect...he's labored ALL season

What we as his line, if you don’t mind.

7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 K, 1 HBP....HBP was a back foot slider...he pitching in.

Thank you sir. Yes. Nice line. Low pitch count?

Pretty sure it was 86 pitches Dog.

thanks, tgharris!!!

Sorry, Dog...I was walking the Dog(s).

No issue. Great outing.

From Aerosmith- she broke the needle now she can’t sew; walk-in the dog.

Ask your mama for 15 cents
To see the elephant jump the fence

Brilliant!!! And amazing. Nobody knows that song. 1972? off the Dream On album.

Unreal you knew that one. Great job.!!

[hugeCardfan]

Fastball was controlled, Change was thrown straight and as a bottom dropper. The Curve and Slider were swing and misses at opportune times.

He was filthy all night.

I still think he could do with a clean up on his shoulder...but if he's doing this 2 games in a row with no set backs? He may avoid the procedure.

Good to see from our #2 prospect...he's labored ALL season

It’s exciting to see him with control and offspeed magic, but, without the velocity, he.isn’t 2024; is he?

[Melville]

A bet my buddy today that Wetherholt would not have a hit nor a walk tonight. He said ' You're on ! '
Guess that is a easy free beer next time I see him .

Where was JJ tonight? I was hoping on the Memphis Express.

JJ? Weather hot?
(See what I did there?)
Just a day off.

[Futuregm2]

Great to see for Mathews! Hope the velo continues to get back. A few more starts like the last 2 and we could see him in St. Louis.

[redbirdfan51]

I have heard that Matthews arm isn't totally healthy from some posters. Is this true? He looked healthy last night.

[imadangman]

I know this has been potentially health related with Mathews but the way he has struggled reminded me of Shelby Miller his year at AAA. Seemed like a pitcher in a similar spot, we all wanted him to get to St Louis quick but he got to Memphis and struggled all that year until a few good starts at the end. So hopefully that's what we're in line for with Mathews.

There is a serious, anxiety-inducing contrast between the positive things about Mathews that led him to be ranked so highly and the injury/wildness concerns that have led him to get taken off the list.

[Cardinals4Life]

I have heard that Matthews arm isn't totally healthy from some posters. Is this true? He looked healthy last night.

They said on thr broadcast last night that his velo had been doen recently, but it was a concerted effort to gain more control. Didn't sound like an injury to me. Although many on here have attributed his velo drop to injury.

[Futuregm2]

I know this has been potentially health related with Mathews but the way he has struggled reminded me of Shelby Miller his year at AAA. Seemed like a pitcher in a similar spot, we all wanted him to get to St Louis quick but he got to Memphis and struggled all that year until a few good starts at the end. So hopefully that's what we're in line for with Mathews.

There is a serious, anxiety-inducing contrast between the positive things about Mathews that led him to be ranked so highly and the injury/wildness concerns that have led him to get taken off the list.

Interesting comparison.

Miller first 17 starts that year: 77.1 IP 90 H 43 BB 90 K opponents had a .388 OBP against him.
Miller last 10 starts that year: 59.1 IP 48 H 7 BB 70 K opponents had a .253 OBP against him

Mathews first 15 starts this year: 53.1 IP 44 H 48 BB 62 K opponents had a .382 OBP against him
Mathews last 2 starts: 13.2 IP 7 H 2 BB 18 K opponents have a .226 OBP against him

[imadangman]

I know this has been potentially health related with Mathews but the way he has struggled reminded me of Shelby Miller his year at AAA. Seemed like a pitcher in a similar spot, we all wanted him to get to St Louis quick but he got to Memphis and struggled all that year until a few good starts at the end. So hopefully that's what we're in line for with Mathews.

There is a serious, anxiety-inducing contrast between the positive things about Mathews that led him to be ranked so highly and the injury/wildness concerns that have led him to get taken off the list.

Interesting comparison.

Miller first 17 starts that year: 77.1 IP 90 H 43 BB 90 K opponents had a .388 OBP against him.
Miller last 10 starts that year: 59.1 IP 48 H 7 BB 70 K opponents had a .253 OBP against him

Mathews first 15 starts this year: 53.1 IP 44 H 48 BB 62 K opponents had a .382 OBP against him
Mathews last 2 starts: 13.2 IP 7 H 2 BB 18 K opponents have a .226 OBP against him

Wow, hopefully it continues to be that interesting

[OldRed]

Fastball was controlled, Change was thrown straight and as a bottom dropper. The Curve and Slider were swing and misses at opportune times.

He was filthy all night.

I still think he could do with a clean up on his shoulder...but if he's doing this 2 games in a row with no set backs? He may avoid the procedure.

Good to see from our #2 prospect...he's labored ALL season

The few innings I watched he was impressive. I shocked at the small crowd.

[craviduce]

Fastball was controlled, Change was thrown straight and as a bottom dropper. The Curve and Slider were swing and misses at opportune times.

He was filthy all night.

I still think he could do with a clean up on his shoulder...but if he's doing this 2 games in a row with no set backs? He may avoid the procedure.

Good to see from our #2 prospect...he's labored ALL season

The few innings I watched he was impressive. I shocked at the small crowd.

Memphis has been doing about 1K in attendance this week, typical early August crowd? I'm not sure about that. They said they expect a lot more this weekend.