Among them, Gap is by far Maddux. He took Lopez very kindly. Therefore, he always chose a different catcher as his partner. It's not a short time either. This has been going on for as long as five years. Wearing masks are just faces like Eddie Perez, Paul Baco, etc.
Around this time, such words circulated in the team. "ABL (Anyone But Lopez)" It means, "Anyone but Lopez". It's no use hitting 30 home runs. Even in the All-Star Game, even in the postseason. When Maddox is on the mound, Lopez is definitely on the bench.
You don't like the throw to second base? Because the framing is not cool? No, there's only one reason. It's because I don't have a sense. There's something Maddox hates. The interval between pitches is lengthened. You have to exchange signatures quickly and throw them right away to release your spirit.
It's not a matter of mood. There is also a logical basis. The pitcher is at a disadvantage if he drags on for no reason. The batter has time to breathe. It makes me think about this and that. Then for some reason, there is a concern that the ball combination will also be read.
Maddox style is to compete with technology rather than power. It's a perfectly acceptable side. Sometimes I would throw autographs and other balls without hesitation. Then, once, Lopez's finger was broken (because he got the wrong ball).
Ryu Hyun-jin narrowly missed his fourth win. This is because he was replaced with one out left. He was replaced after two outs in the fifth inning in a home game against Boston at Rogers Center in Toronto on the 18th (Korea Standard Time). The record is six hits, two walks, and two strikeouts in 4.2 innings. There was no loss. It was regrettable that the team was leading 1-0. However, it is good to see that the ERA has been lowered to 2.62.
The process of overcoming several crises has been praised. He passed the second and third bases with no outs twice (in the second and third innings), and finished the inning with a double play in the fourth inning with one out and runners on first and third bases. In this regard, the local media continues to receive favorable reviews. "It remained solid despite the crisis" (mlb.com ) "I encountered several difficulties, but my ability to escape was excellent" (Toronto Sun).
However, there is one thing that stands out. It was a collaboration with the catcher. His best friend Danny Janson is out with an injury. Tyler Heinemann was chosen as a stand-in. It's already been three games. It is noteworthy that Alejandro Kirk, an offensive catcher, will continue to be excluded.
Of course, the casting included consideration from the team. Coach John Schneider, who was also a catcher, said, "The relationship between the pitcher and the catcher is difficult to achieve in a short period of time. However, Heineman is a hard-working player. Ryu Hyun-jin also seems to feel comfortable," he explained.
But it is not satisfactory enough. On this day, Ryu Hyun-jin shook his head several times. The catcher's signature does not seem to be appropriate. In the middle of the inning, a staff member was also caught on the broadcast screen talking about something related to Heinemann.
Let's substitute Maddox's logic in this section. Quick decision is important. A fast tempo is essential to push the batter. That's the argument. This is especially true for pitchers who use various pitches, speeds, and locations. You have to hit it right at once to get on the flow. If you shake your head a couple of times, it's already steaming.
Especially in the environment these days. A pitch clock was introduced. I feel rushed when I go into the countdown. Therefore, the tiki-taka of the battery is more important.
There is a good thing. It means that you can use Pitchcom. After the sign stealing incident, the MLB Secretariat introduced electronic equipment for the catcher's sign. It is a method of sending and receiving signals by pressing a button instead of a finger. This brought about a revolutionary change. This is because pitchers can also use this equipment. In other words, it means that not only the catcher signs, but the pitcher can decide the pitch upside down if necessary.
Recently, Ryu Hyun-jin also shows this kind of scene. Shake your head a few times at the catcher's sign. If it's not appropriate, your eyes are on your waistline. Then press the button on the pitchcom on the belt. It is a clear communication such as "This time, it's a curve" and "No, let's go to a change-up."
The ball mix of high-quality pitchers is complex and has a connection. This means that it is not cut off one by one. At least the next ball, even three to four balls in front, is calculated and thrown. For example, he plans a scenario like "This time, a fastball to the body, an outer slider, and a third one, if you stick it high to the body again, you will get a swing and miss."
Maddox did. He already paints a picture in his head of what to throw next. If that doesn't happen right away, the rhythm will be cut off.