2024 AAC Tournament Central

[SB Shock]

Oh yeah this guy striking out. He's out of control

If the pitcher throws him anything good he is an idiot.

[RoyalShock]

Poop

[Cdizzle]

ECU is is. Honestly that went about as well as we could have hoped.

[Onegreatracer]

Boy he wasn't running too hard. But Rice did their job.

[shocktheheart]

Wow 1st baseman saved them there with the pick. Would have been a tie game

[SB Shock]

ECU is is. Honestly that went about as well as we could have hoped.

Yeah, it look like a run rule to start. Rice put up a better fight than I thought they would.

[ShockerExpress]

Dang. Was hopeful til the end.

Would love if someone not working could tell me where ECU’s pitching is.

[WuShock16]

Dang. Was hopeful til the end.

Would love if someone not working could tell me where ECU’s pitching is.

Working on it. Made up a pitch budget chart for the tournament for both WSU and ECU. Trying to post it.

[WuShock16]

[Cdizzle]

Some decent mileage on some of their good inning-eating bullpen guys. We should be at 100% other than the 2 starters.

I think ECU is in OK shape for GM1 tomorrow. They'd be at a LOT of pitches on some guys by GM2, I'd think.

Problem is I think WSU has to win GM1 tomorrow because we already basically don't have anyone left we would trust to get outs against a team like ECU.

[ShockerExpress]

Thank you. Yeah they’re certainly taxed. No idea exactly how much that really helps.

[Kung Wu]

Working on it. Made up a pitch budget chart for the tournament for both WSU and ECU. Trying to post it.

Can you give me Hamilton, Zang, Arnett and Iverson too? Or are they all zeros?

Edit: nvm ... I see they are all zeros.

[1972Shocker]

So who does this guy think he is, Addie B?

Let's hope Livy can keep that fire stoked.

[Cdizzle]

Dollars to doughnuts they bean him at least once tomorrow.

[Kung Wu]

Made up a pitch budget chart for the tournament for both WSU and ECU.

Based on WuShock16's pitch budget chart and a little help from an AI analysis ...



When analyzing the pitch budgets and ERA (Earned Run Average) for ECU and WSU, we get a more nuanced picture of each team’s pitching depth and potential strategies for their upcoming game. Let's break it down for both teams.


ECU Pitch Budget and Analysis

1. Norby (3.66 ERA) - 82 pitches, 4 days ago
- Likely unavailable due to recent high pitch count.

2. Dilorenzo (4.22 ERA) - 38 pitches, 4 days ago; 27 pitches, 2 days ago
- Possible availability, but may be limited due to recent usage.

3. Wallace (0.00 ERA) - 16 pitches, 4 days ago; 31 pitches, 3 days ago
- Likely available, could be effective given 0.00 ERA, but needs monitoring due to recent outings.

4. Beal (3.08 ERA) - 13 pitches, 4 days ago; 9 pitches, 3 days ago; 32 pitches, 2 days ago
- Potentially available, though heavy recent usage may limit effectiveness.

5. Lunsford-Shenkman (1.38 ERA) - 24 pitches, 2 days ago
- Likely available with good rest period and low ERA indicating strong performance.

6. Groller (3.96 ERA) - 37 pitches, 2 days ago
- Probably available, but with some caution due to pitch count.

7. Kahler (7.52 ERA) - 31 pitches, 3 days ago; 19 pitches, 2 days ago
- Likely available but with caution due to recent outings and higher ERA.

8. Ritchie (6.59 ERA) - 12 pitches, 3 days ago
- Available, though higher ERA suggests potential vulnerability.

9. Winter (7.77 ERA) - 12 pitches, 3 days ago
- Available, but higher ERA suggests potential issues.

10. Hodges (10.12 ERA) - 23 pitches, 3 days ago
- Available but with high ERA indicating struggles.

11. Costello (18.00 ERA) - 30 pitches, 3 days ago
- Available but with very high ERA indicating significant issues.

12. Root (3.42 ERA) - 44 pitches, 1 day ago
- Likely unavailable due to very recent high usage.


WSU Pitch Budget and Analysis

1. Favors (3.25 ERA) - 113 pitches, 4 days ago
- Unlikely to be available due to high pitch count and short recovery time.

2. Mount (5.48 ERA) - 8 pitches, 4 days ago
- Available, very limited recent use but higher ERA.

3. Holmes (4.65 ERA) - 19 pitches, 4 days ago; 37 pitches, 2 days ago
- Available but with possible limitations due to recent outings.

4. Adler (3.21 ERA) - 30 pitches, 4 days ago
- Available with decent rest and strong ERA.

5. LaPour (4.12 ERA) - 115 pitches, 2 days ago
- Very unlikely to be available, significant recent usage.

6. Dobbs (4.61 ERA) - 6 pitches, 4 days ago
- Available, minimal recent use and moderate ERA.

7. Munz (2.87 ERA) - 8 pitches, 4 days ago
- Available, minimal recent use and strong ERA.

8. Hamilton (5.83 ERA) - No recent pitches
- Fresh and available but with higher ERA.

9. Zang (7.57 ERA) - No recent pitches
- Fresh and available but with high ERA.

10. Arnett (5.40 ERA) - No recent pitches
- Fresh and available with moderate ERA.

11. Iverson (4.86 ERA) - No recent pitches
- Fresh and available with moderate ERA.

Comparative Analysis

• ECU:
  - They have more pitchers with recent usage, indicating a heavier reliance on their bullpen recently.
  - Mixed ERA performance with some very high ERAs, which could be a concern.
  - Lunsford-Shenkman, Wallace, and Beal could be key reliable pitchers based on ERA and availability.
• WSU:
  - They have several fresh pitchers who haven’t pitched recently, which could be an advantage.
  - Generally lower ERAs among available pitchers, indicating potentially stronger overall pitching performance.
  - Munz and Adler stand out as potentially strong options based on their ERA and recent rest.

Strategic Implications

• ECU will need to carefully manage their bullpen, rotating pitchers to avoid fatigue. They might rely on their lower ERA pitchers like Lunsford-Shenkman, Wallace, and Beal.
• WSU appears to have a strategic advantage with several fresh arms. They can utilize pitchers like Munz and Adler to maintain a strong defense while having more options for relievers with moderate ERAs.