In spite of all the free passes, absence of strikeouts, and heaps of difficult contact, Turnbull has actually managed mostly on the strength of a terrific ground ball rate (52.2%) and fairly low launch angle (8.2 degrees). Look for the Cubs to elevate tonight, due to the fact that if they do, they ought to be simply fine. By contrast, be prepared for some double-plays (lots of strolls and lots of ground balls brings that tendency).
For his profession, lefties have actually hit Turnbull much better than righties, though not by much, and this season, hes in fact bring reverse splits through his first 5 starts. That might involve an increased reliance on his changeup (10.4% this year, 2.9% last season) and far less curveballs (4.0% this year, 12.1% last season), but its likewise possible well see some natural regression anyhow as the season goes on.
As for tonight, Turnbull will face four lefties, 2 switch-hitters, and 3 righties. Its the extremely familiar lineup when again.
As usual, well have your full Pre-Gamin post closer to game time (6:10 CT).
Despite all the totally free passes, absence of strikeouts, and loads of hard contact, Turnbull has actually gotten by largely on the strength of a great ground ball rate (52.2%) and fairly low launch angle (8.2 degrees).
Okay, the Cubs won a video game on Sunday. And they won a game the other day. It * has * happened in the past.
A quick peak behind the curtain reveals a sub-20% strikeout rate, an elevated 14.1% walk rate and one of the top-10 greatest typical exit speeds in MLB (91.2 MPH).
Chicago Cubs Lineup:.
1. Ian Happ, CF2. Anthony Rizzo, 1B3. Javy Baez, SS4. Kyle Schwarber, LF5. Willson Contreras, C6. Jason Heyward, RF7. Victor Caratini, DH8. David Bote, 3B9. Jason Kipnis, 2B.
Right-hander Spencer Turnbull, 27, is on the mound for the Tigers tonight, making just the 39th start of his big league profession. Therefore far, 2020 has actually been respectable to him in the outcomes department: 3.65 ERA. Nevertheless, a quick peak behind the drape exposes a sub-20% strikeout rate, an elevated 14.1% walk rate and among the top-10 highest average exit velocities in MLB (91.2 MPH).
Okay, the Cubs won a game on Sunday. And they won a video game the other day. Thats two-in-a-row. If they win once again today, its called a “winning streak.” It * has * occurred previously.
