Burch Smith’s Future Is In the Bullpen-Off the Radar
May 17, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Burch Smith (26) is taken out of the game after giving up two solo home runs during the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals...
View ArticleHuston Street’s Home Run Problem-Off The Radar
May 5, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Huston Street (16) throws during the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. The Padres won 5-1. Mandatory Credit:...
View ArticleStatistical Rankings of Draft Eligible College Players-Off the Radar
Jun 4, 2011; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets designated hitter Daniel Palka (32) hits a home run against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles during the second inning in the Atlanta regional...
View ArticleEvan Gattis’ Offensive Story-Off the Radar
May 18, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis (24) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Turner Field. Mandatory...
View ArticleIke Davis Sent to Las Vegas-Off the Radar
May 26, 2013; Flushing, NY,USA; New York Mets first baseman Ike Davis (29) heads to first base on his two-RBI single during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Mets won 4-2....
View ArticleDraft Picks from South and North Carolina-Off the Radar
North Carolina Tar Heels and the South Carolina Gamecocks stand during the National anthem before the start of the game at the Chapel Hill Super Regional of the NCAA baseball tournament at Boshamer...
View ArticleDavid Hernandez Scouting Report-Off the Radar
June 11, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher David Hernandez (30) reacts after giving up three runs in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium....
View ArticleWhat did the Miami Marlins Get in the Nolasco Trade?-Off the Radar
Mar. 18, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Josh Wall (46) throws during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Matt...
View ArticleAre Reverse Split Relievers Misused?-Off the Radar
American League pitcher Steve Delabar (50) of the Toronto Blue Jays is one of the reverse split relievers examined in this edition of Off the Radar. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports...
View ArticleSandy Rosario: The Man Everyone Wanted-Off the Radar
June 30, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sandy Rosario (43) delivers a pitch in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Giants defeated the Rockies...
View ArticleCasey Fien Emerging for the Minnesota Twins-Off the Radar
Jul 12, 2013; Bronx, NY, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Casey Fien (50) pitches during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Yankees won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Anthony...
View ArticleJose Veras Traded to the Tigers-Off the Radar
Jul 6, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Jose Veras (41) and catcher Jason Castro (15) congratulate each other for their win against the Texas Rangers at the Rangers Ballpark in...
View ArticleIan Kennedy’s Regressed Fastball-Off the Radar
Jul 30, 2013; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ian Kennedy (31) looks up as the lights go out during the game and under delay at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim...
View ArticleJose Veras Traded to the Tigers-Off the Radar
As the deadline approaches, there hasn’t been many major trades as many teams still believe that they are still at least on the fringe of the race and grabbing a wild card spot. The Astros are not one...
View ArticleIan Kennedy’s Regressed Fastball-Off the Radar
Ian Kennedy was traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the San Diego Padres for Joe Thatcher, Matt Stites, and a draft pick. In 2011, Ian Kennedy was worth five wins over a replacement pitcher...
View ArticleOff the Radar-Matt Magill Scouting Report
Thanks to a plethora of injuries to the Dodgers’ starting pitchers, the Dodgers called up 23 year old right-handed starter Matt Magill to make a start. He pitched well, throwing strikes nearly 70 % of...
View ArticleAnthony Rendon’s MLB At-Bats-Off the Radar
Anthony Rendon of the Washington Nationals is one of the top hitting prospects in baseball. When Ryan Zimmerman spent some time on the DL, the Nationals called up Rendon to make his MLB debut and spend...
View ArticleEdward Mujica Ditches Slider, Finds Success-Off the Radar
In 2012, Edward Mujica pitched for the Miami Marlins and was a below replacement reliever until the trade deadline. He was then moved to the St. Louis Cardinals for what was a failed prospect that has...
View ArticleAnthony Rizzo, The New Cubs Centerpiece: Examining the Data-Off the Radar
The Chicago Cubs’ announced earlier this week that they had signed Anthony Rizzo to a 7 year extension worth 41 million dollars. It will keep him in a Cubs uniform until at least 2019 and possibly up...
View ArticleNate Freiman, Can He Stick In The Big Leagues?-Off the Radar
Nate Freiman is one of the bigger players in all of MLB baseball, standing at a listed 6 feet 7 inches. He was old for the level in 2012, but he had a nice year in AA for the Padres organization. The...
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