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HITTING - Advantage FSU
0.355 BA
0.459 OBP
0.572 SLG
What can you say, WSU in the hitting category doesn't match up with the impressive stats that FSU has put up.
It does look like FSU does hit in about twice as many DP's - but that could be because they have so many people on base all the time.
Team Speed - Advantage WSU
WSU has stolen 103 bases and is difficult to double up (except for Weber). Meanwhile FSU, as stated above does seem to hit into more DP's and has only been successful 64% in stealing (WSU is 84%).
Fielding - No Advantage
This is really hard to judge just looking at stats. One of WSU strengths is WSU OF, but since I have no idea about FSU outfield it's hard to give any advantage.
Both teams are fielding pct are less than stellar. FSU 0.960 and WSU 0.966.
FSU 3B has a 0.876 fielding pct, but Conor G. isn't much better at 0.881. FSU SS has committed 24 errors for 0.914. Dusty Coleman is slightly better with 17 error and 0.937 pct. Of course we have watched Dusty make some unbelievable plays, but then turn around and blow the routine.
So overall I would keep it neutral - but this is really an area that WSU needs to put as an advantage to help offset FSU hitting advantage.
CATCHER - FSU
Buster only thrown out 23 of 32 guys - that will help neutralize one of WSU strengths.
Starting Pitching - Slight WSU
Regardless whether you believe WSU pitching stats are inflated due to playing in the MVC, I think it's safe to say that MUSGRAVE-SHAFER-CAPRA trio are why WSU is where it is today.
FSU gives up more walk per game (4.1 compared to 2.6)
WSU has a better K-BB ratio 3.4 vs 1.9
Opponent Batting Average is about the same
Both teams give up about the same amount of HR's
If WSU can get this to game 3, they get the advantage with Capra. If Capra is throwing 3 pitches for a strike, that might be all WSU needs to get back to Omaha. But if Capra only has command of his fastball - FSU may hit it to Omaha.
Relief Pitching - No Advantage
Neither team looks to have that shutdown closer. Ryan Strauss is probably their closest guy - based on conference play (9-1, 4 saves, 4.58 ERA), but he got lit up in conference play, but I could be reading their stat wrong
Question might be would WSU consider using Capra as a closer in this series? Scenario would be Musgrave wins game 1. Shafer pitches a great game but has run out of gas after 8, game is tied up 3-3 going to the 9th - do you bring in Capra or go with Hoch/Nanney/Fleming?
0.355 BA
0.459 OBP
0.572 SLG
What can you say, WSU in the hitting category doesn't match up with the impressive stats that FSU has put up.
It does look like FSU does hit in about twice as many DP's - but that could be because they have so many people on base all the time.
Team Speed - Advantage WSU
WSU has stolen 103 bases and is difficult to double up (except for Weber). Meanwhile FSU, as stated above does seem to hit into more DP's and has only been successful 64% in stealing (WSU is 84%).
Fielding - No Advantage
This is really hard to judge just looking at stats. One of WSU strengths is WSU OF, but since I have no idea about FSU outfield it's hard to give any advantage.
Both teams are fielding pct are less than stellar. FSU 0.960 and WSU 0.966.
FSU 3B has a 0.876 fielding pct, but Conor G. isn't much better at 0.881. FSU SS has committed 24 errors for 0.914. Dusty Coleman is slightly better with 17 error and 0.937 pct. Of course we have watched Dusty make some unbelievable plays, but then turn around and blow the routine.
So overall I would keep it neutral - but this is really an area that WSU needs to put as an advantage to help offset FSU hitting advantage.
CATCHER - FSU
Buster only thrown out 23 of 32 guys - that will help neutralize one of WSU strengths.
Starting Pitching - Slight WSU
Regardless whether you believe WSU pitching stats are inflated due to playing in the MVC, I think it's safe to say that MUSGRAVE-SHAFER-CAPRA trio are why WSU is where it is today.
FSU gives up more walk per game (4.1 compared to 2.6)
WSU has a better K-BB ratio 3.4 vs 1.9
Opponent Batting Average is about the same
Both teams give up about the same amount of HR's
If WSU can get this to game 3, they get the advantage with Capra. If Capra is throwing 3 pitches for a strike, that might be all WSU needs to get back to Omaha. But if Capra only has command of his fastball - FSU may hit it to Omaha.
Relief Pitching - No Advantage
Neither team looks to have that shutdown closer. Ryan Strauss is probably their closest guy - based on conference play (9-1, 4 saves, 4.58 ERA), but he got lit up in conference play, but I could be reading their stat wrong
Question might be would WSU consider using Capra as a closer in this series? Scenario would be Musgrave wins game 1. Shafer pitches a great game but has run out of gas after 8, game is tied up 3-3 going to the 9th - do you bring in Capra or go with Hoch/Nanney/Fleming?
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