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Gray cant handle the heat
Posted: 30 Jul 2025 09:03 am
by Goldfan
“Beginning in 2021, Sonny Gray has a 6.22 in his July starts with a .465 slugging percentage against him. In all other months (combined) since '21 he has a 3.03 ERA and has yielded a .352 slugging pct.” Bernie
But he wont leave STL
Re: Gray cant handle the heat
Posted: 30 Jul 2025 09:06 am
by Futuregm2
Goldfan wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 09:03 am
“Beginning in 2021, Sonny Gray has a 6.22 in his July starts with a .465 slugging percentage against him. In all other months (combined) since '21 he has a 3.03 ERA and has yielded a .352 slugging pct.” Bernie
But he wont leave STL
It’s not just St. Louis. He’s been in all parts of the country over those 5 seasons. The best ERA he has had during that time in July is 4.85 in 2023.
Re: Gray cant handle the heat
Posted: 30 Jul 2025 09:07 am
by MrPostman01
But this means he will pitch well in Sept and October!!!
Re: Gray cant handle the heat
Posted: 30 Jul 2025 09:08 am
by Absolut
Can’t wait for those cool August starts
Re: Gray cant handle the heat
Posted: 30 Jul 2025 09:10 am
by Goldfan
Futuregm2 wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 09:06 am
Goldfan wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 09:03 am
“Beginning in 2021, Sonny Gray has a 6.22 in his July starts with a .465 slugging percentage against him. In all other months (combined) since '21 he has a 3.03 ERA and has yielded a .352 slugging pct.” Bernie
But he wont leave STL
It’s not just St. Louis. He’s been in all parts of the country over those 5 seasons. The best ERA he has had during that time in July is 4.85 in 2023.
It’s not hot in July all over the country?
I said when they signed him that theres an issue with his stamina, being able to last in games and the season. He’s 5’10 180. Most SP are well over 6ft these days.
Re: Gray cant handle the heat
Posted: 30 Jul 2025 09:11 am
by bccardsfan
Absolut wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 09:08 am
Can’t wait for those cool August starts
Can't wait until we have a legit #1 pitcher... sigh....
Re: Gray cant handle the heat
Posted: 30 Jul 2025 09:30 am
by 45s
MrPostman01 wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 09:07 am
But this means he will pitch well in Sept and October!!!
October??
Re: Gray cant handle the heat
Posted: 30 Jul 2025 10:04 am
by Clubmaker2
Shelby Miller, and another guy maybe it was Ken Hill, who seemed to not take the high temps
Re: Gray cant handle the heat
Posted: 30 Jul 2025 10:04 am
by RamFan08NY
Or.......it could just be he is just your typical #3 starting pitcher.
Re: Gray cant handle the heat
Posted: 30 Jul 2025 10:29 am
by Clubmaker2
101 played interview, think he said he has trouble gripping the ball.
Re: Gray cant handle the heat
Posted: 30 Jul 2025 10:36 am
by rockondlouie
Clubmaker2 wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 10:29 am
101 played interview, think he said he has
trouble gripping the ball.
^^^THIS^^^
It wasn't he "couldn't handle the heat" rather you can't get a good grip on the ball when the humidity is as high as it's been.
S. Alcantara said the same thing.
Good old spider tack was the solution, but gone.
Re: Gray cant handle the heat
Posted: 30 Jul 2025 10:39 am
by JDW
45s wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 09:30 am
MrPostman01 wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 09:07 am
But this means he will pitch well in Sept and October!!!
October??
Ouch, lol.
Re: Gray cant handle the heat
Posted: 30 Jul 2025 10:44 am
by greyhawk
rockondlouie wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 10:36 am
Clubmaker2 wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 10:29 am
101 played interview, think he said he has
trouble gripping the ball.
^^^THIS^^^
It wasn't he "couldn't handle the heat" rather you can't get a good grip on the ball when the humidity is as high as it's been.
S. Alcantara said the same thing.
Good old spider tack was the solution, but gone.
was stupid to take that away, just ask the hitters if they want a guy throwing 95 or more to have a good grip on the ball
Re: Gray cant handle the heat
Posted: 30 Jul 2025 10:46 am
by rockondlouie
greyhawk wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 10:44 am
rockondlouie wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 10:36 am
Clubmaker2 wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 10:29 am
101 played interview, think he said he has
trouble gripping the ball.
^^^THIS^^^
It wasn't he "couldn't handle the heat" rather you can't get a good grip on the ball when the humidity is as high as it's been.
S. Alcantara said the same thing.
Good old spider tack was the solution, but gone.
was stupid to take that away, just ask the hitters if they want a guy throwing 95 or more to have a good grip on the ball
Amen hawk
I would rather the guy get more spin on the ball than I would taking one off the old coconut or in the ribs.
Re: Gray cant handle the heat
Posted: 30 Jul 2025 10:48 am
by OldRed
Maybe he is best fitted for a one inning relief pitcher.
Re: Gray cant handle the heat
Posted: 30 Jul 2025 11:23 am
by 45s
JDW wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 10:39 am
45s wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 09:30 am
MrPostman01 wrote: ↑30 Jul 2025 09:07 am
But this means he will pitch well in Sept and October!!!
October??
Ouch, lol.
Yeah, I know…..too easy…….
but he tossed that softball up there….