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Old 10-25-2025, 06:35 PM   #391
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Another newb question.

I have to ignorantly ask how much of that is down to the pitcher's skill/fortitude and how much is luck? I'm asking more in reference to the two innings in a row against the mariners where he got out of bases loaded, one out with two double plays in a row. Both times if the ball is a couple feet either side we're talking runs scored and maybe talking a different story.

So I guess my question is how much can they control where the batter hits it? Both regarding direction and height?
Imo direction is mostly luck. There are definitely some pitchers that get way more groundballs/flyballs, so I think launch angle can be pitcher skill.
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