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Futuregm2 wrote: ↑08 Aug 2025 08:57 am

imadangman wrote: ↑08 Aug 2025 08:52 am 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

Cardinals4Life wrote: ↑08 Aug 2025 08:56 am

redbirdfan51 wrote: ↑08 Aug 2025 08:46 am 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.