|
While
researchers generally require minimum sample sizes of twenty-five
subjects, for this study, I had to accept minimum sample sizes
of ten subjects. I use asterisks (*) to indicate sample sizes
less than ten subjects. When I place asterisks beside batting
averages and on base percentages, readers should recognize that
I cannot confidently interpret that data cell.
a. Left-Handed
Spray Hitters
Table 29.1:
Left-Handed Spray Hitter One Pitch At Bats
|
Fastball |
Slider |
Screwball |
| 1 Pitch At Bats |
.286 |
.345 |
.250 |
When
left-handed spray hitters correctly anticipated first pitch fastballs,
sliders and screwballs, they batted .286, .345 and .250, respectively.
Therefore, I should throw first pitch screwballs.
Table 29.2:
Left-Handed Spray Hitter One Pitch Sequence
|
Fastball |
Slider |
Screwball |
| 1 Pitch Select |
.232 |
.224 |
.243 |
When
left-handed spray hitters did not correctly anticipate first
pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs, their at bat resulted
in .232, .224 and .243 batting averages, respectively. Therefore,
I must throw first pitches to left-handed spray hitters that
they do not correctly anticipate.
Table 29.3:
Left-Handed Spray Hitter Two Pitch At Bats
|
Fastball |
Slider |
Screwball |
| |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
| 2 Pitch At Bats |
.200* |
.133 |
.400* |
.333* |
.143* |
.125* |
.357 |
.333* |
.381 |
When,
after first pitch fastballs, left-handed spray hitters correctly
anticipate second pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs, they
batted .200*, .133 and .400*, respectively. Therefore, after
first pitch fastballs (.133), I should throw second pitch sliders.
When,
after first pitch sliders, left-handed spray hitters correctly
anticipate second pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs, they
batted .333*, .143* and .125*, respectively. Unfortunately, the
small sample sizes prevent meaningful interpretation.
When,
after first pitch screwballs, left-handed spray hitters correctly
anticipate second pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs, they
batted .357, .333* and .381, respectively. While I cannot meaningfully
interpret the first pitch slider, second pitch screwball two
pitch sequence, I should never throw first pitch screwballs.
Table 29.4:
Left-Handed Spray Hitter Two Pitch Sequences
|
Fastball |
Slider |
Screwball |
| |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
| 1st/2nd Pitches |
.241 |
.381 |
.100 |
.267 |
.333 |
.148 |
.200 |
.077 |
.269 |
When,
after first pitch fastballs, left-handed spray hitters do not
correctly anticipate second pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
their at bat resulted in .241, .381 and .100 batting averages,
respectively. Therefore, after first pitch fastballs, I should
throw second pitch screwballs. However, the two pitch at bat
results indicate that, after first pitch fastballs, I should
throw second pitch sliders (.133). To resolve this apparent conflict,
I need to examine the (FB:SL) and (FB:Sc) first and second pitch
selections in the three pitch sequences.
When,
after first pitch sliders, left-handed spray hitters do not correctly
anticipate second pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs, they
batted .267, .333 and .148, respectively. Therefore, after first
pitch sliders, I should throw second pitch screwballs. The two
pitch at bat results concur. To confirm, I need to examine the
(SL:Sc) first and second pitch selections in the three pitch
sequences.
When,
after first pitch screwballs, left-handed spray hitters did not
correctly anticipate second pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
they batted .200, .077 and .269, respectively. Therefore, after
first pitch screwballs, I should throw second pitch sliders.
The two pitch at bat results concur. To confirm, I need to examine
the (Sc:SL) first and second pitch selections in the three pitch
sequences.
Table 29.5:
Left-Handed Spray Hitter Three Pitch Sequences
|
1st, 2nd and 3rd
Pitch Selections |
# |
Batting Ave |
On Base % |
1.
2.
3. |
Fastball:Fastball:Fastball
Fastball:Fastball:Slider
Fastball:Fastball:Screwball |
28
5*
5* |
.200
.250
.400 |
.250
.250
.400 |
4.
5.
6. |
Fastball:Slider:Fastball
Fastball:Slider:Slider
Fastball:Slider:Screwball |
9*
6*
8* |
.375
.333
.429 |
.444
.333
.500 |
7.
8.
9. |
Fastball:Screwball:Fastball
Fastball:Screwball:Slider
Fastball:Screwball:Screwball |
11
1*
1* |
.182
.000
.000 |
.182
.000
.273 |
| |
|
|
|
|
10.
11.
12. |
Slider:Fastball:Fastball
Slider:Fastball:Slider
Slider:Fastball:Screwball |
10
13
13 |
.444
.200
.200 |
.500
.273
.385 |
13.
14.
15. |
Slider:Slider:Fastball
Slider:Slider:Slider
Slider:Slider:Screwball |
10
9*
2* |
.375
.250
.500 |
.500
.333
.500 |
16.
17.
18. |
Slider:Screwball:Fastball
Slider:Screwball:Slider
Slider:Screwball:Screwball |
18
4*
6* |
.188
.000
.200 |
.235
.000
.333 |
| |
|
|
|
|
19.
20.
21. |
Screwball:Fastball:Fastball
Screwball:Fastball:Slider
Screwball:Fastball:Screwball |
24
17
17 |
.150
.231
.250 |
.227
.412
.250 |
22.
23.
24. |
Screwball:Slider:Fastball
Screwball:Slider:Slider
Screwball:Slider:Screwball |
11
11
10 |
.000
.000
.000 |
.000
.000
.000 |
25.
26.
27. |
Screwball:Screwball:Fastball
Screwball:Screwball:Slider
Screwball:Screwball:Screwball |
26
9*
40 |
.217
.000
.351 |
.308
.222
.400 |
When,
after (FB:Sc), I threw third pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
left-handed spray hitters batted .182, .000* and .000*, respectively.
Therefore, I should more frequently throw the (FB:Sc:SL) and
the (FB:Sc:Sc) three pitch sequences.
When,
after (SL:Sc), I threw third pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
left-handed spray hitters batted .188, .000* and .200*, respectively.
Therefore, I should more frequently throw the (SL:Sc:SL) and
the (SL:Sc:Sc) three pitch sequences.
When,
after (Sc:SL), I threw third pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
left-handed spray hitters batted .000, .000 and .000, respectively.
Therefore, I should more frequently throw the (Sc:SL:FB), the
(Sc:SL:SL) and the (Sc:SL:Sc) three pitch sequences.
Table 29.6:
Good Left-Handed Spray Hitter Three Pitch Sequences
|
1st, 2nd and 3rd
Pitch Selections |
# |
Batting Ave |
On Base % |
1.
2.
3.
4. |
Fastball:Fastball:Fastball
Fastball:Screwball:Fastball
Fastball:Screwball:Slider
Fastball:Screwball:Screwball |
28
11
1*
1* |
.200
.182
.000
.000 |
.250
.182
.000
.273 |
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. |
Slider:Fastball:Slider
Slider:Fastball:Screwball
Slider:Slider:Slider
Slider:Screwball:Fastball
Slider:Screwball:Slider
Slider:Screwball:Screwball |
13
13
9*
18
4*
6* |
.200
.200
.250
.188
.000
.200 |
.273
.385
.333
.235
.000
.333 |
11.
12.
13.
14.
15. |
Screwball:Fastball:Fastball
Screwball:Slider:Fastball
Screwball:Slider:Slider
Screwball:Slider:Screwball
Screwball:Screwball:Slider |
24
11
11
10
9* |
.150
.000
.000
.000
.000 |
.227
.000
.000
.000
.222 |
b. Left-Handed
Pull Hitters
Table 29.7:
Left-Handed Pull Hitter One Pitch At Bats
|
Fastball |
Slider |
Screwball |
| 1 Pitch At Bats |
.000* |
.286* |
.444 |
When
left-handed pull hitters correctly anticipate first pitch fastballs,
sliders and screwballs, they batted .000*, .286* and .444, respectively.
Therefore, I should throw first pitch fastballs.
Table 29.8:
Left-Handed Pull Hitter One Pitch Sequence
|
Fastball |
Slider |
Screwball |
| 1 Pitch Select |
.190 |
.200 |
.172 |
When
left-handed pull hitters did not correctly anticipate first pitch
fastballs, sliders and screwballs, they batted .190, .200 and
.172, respectively. Therefore, I must throw left-handed pull
hitters first pitches that they do not correctly anticipate.
Table 29.9:
Left-Handed Pull Hitter Two Pitch At Bats
|
Fastball |
Slider |
Screwball |
| |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
| 2 Pitch At Bats |
--- |
.000* |
.000* |
--- |
.000* |
--- |
--- |
.500* |
.429* |
With
insufficient sample sizes, I cannot interpret this data.
Table 29.10:
Left-Handed Pull Hitter Two Pitch Sequences
|
Fastball |
Slider |
Screwball |
| |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
| 1st/2nd Pitches |
.286 |
.000* |
.333* |
.250 |
.200* |
.200 |
.240 |
.067 |
.097 |
When,
after first pitch fastballs, left-handed pull hitters do not
correctly anticipate second pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
they batted .286, .000* and .333*, respectively. Therefore, after
first pitch fastballs, I should throw second pitch sliders. To
confirm, I need to examine the (FB:SL) first and second pitch
selections in the three pitch sequences.
When,
after first pitch sliders, left-handed pull hitters do not correctly
anticipate second pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs, they
batted .250, .200* and .200, respectively. Therefore, after first
pitch sliders, I should throw second pitch sliders or screwballs.
To determine which first and second pitch selections are better,
I need to examine the (SL:SL) and (SL:Sc) first and second pitch
selections in the three pitch sequences.
When,
after first pitch screwballs, left-handed pull hitters do not
correctly anticipate second pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
they batted .240, .067 and .097, respectively. Therefore, after
first pitch screwballs, I should throw second pitch sliders.
To confirm, I need to examine the (Sc:SL) first and second pitch
selections in the three pitch sequences.
Table 29.11:
Left-Handed Pull Hitter Three Pitch Sequences
|
1st, 2nd and 3rd
Pitch Selections |
# |
Batting Ave |
On Base % |
1.
2.
3. |
Fastball:Fastball:Fastball
Fastball:Fastball:Slider
Fastball:Fastball:Screwball |
8*
1*
2* |
.250
.000
.500 |
.571
.000
.500 |
4.
5.
6. |
Fastball:Slider:Fastball
Fastball:Slider:Slider
Fastball:Slider:Screwball |
1*
0*
3* |
.000
---
.000 |
.000
---
.000 |
7.
8.
9. |
Fastball:Screwball:Fastball
Fastball:Screwball:Slider
Fastball:Screwball:Screwball |
1*
1*
2* |
.000
.000
.000 |
.000
.000
.000 |
| |
|
|
|
|
10.
11.
12. |
Slider:Fastball:Fastball
Slider:Fastball:Slider
Slider:Fastball:Screwball |
10
4*
5* |
.429
.000
.000 |
.600
.000
.200 |
13.
14.
15. |
Slider:Slider:Fastball
Slider:Slider:Slider
Slider:Slider:Screwball |
2*
2*
1* |
.500
.000
.000 |
.500
.000
.000 |
16.
17.
18. |
Slider:Screwball:Fastball
Slider:Screwball:Slider
Slider:Screwball:Screwball |
9*
1*
5* |
.111
1.000
.200 |
.111
1.000
.200 |
| |
|
|
|
|
19.
20.
21. |
Screwball:Fastball:Fastball
Screwball:Fastball:Slider
Screwball:Fastball:Screwball |
7*
8*
14 |
.400
.286
.154 |
.571
.375
.214 |
22.
23.
24. |
Screwball:Slider:Fastball
Screwball:Slider:Slider
Screwball:Slider:Screwball |
10
10
5 |
.111
.000
.000 |
.200
.250
.400 |
25.
26.
27. |
Screwball:Screwball:Fastball
Screwball:Screwball:Slider
Screwball:Screwball:Screwball |
12
5*
21 |
.182
.000
.063 |
.250
.200
.286 |
When,
after (FB:SL), I threw third pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
left-handed pull hitters batted .000*, ---- and .000*, respectively.
Therefore, I should more frequently throw the (FB:SL:FB) and
(FB:SL:Sc) three pitch sequences. I should also throw the (FB:Sc:FB),
(FB:Sc:SL) and (FB:Sc:Sc) three pitch sequences.
When,
after (SL:Sc), I threw third pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
left-handed pull hitters batted .111*, 1.000* and .200*, respectively.
Therefore, I should more frequently throw the (SL:Sc:FB) three
pitch sequence.
When,
after (Sc:SL), I threw third pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
left-handed pull hitters batted .111, .000 and .000*, respectively.
Therefore, I should throw the (Sc:SL:FB), (Sc:SL:SL) and (Sc:SL:Sc)
three pitch sequences.
Table 29.12:
Good Left-Handed Pull Hitter Three Pitch Sequences
|
1st, 2nd and 3rd
Pitch Selections |
# |
Batting Ave |
On Base % |
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. |
Fastball:Fastball:Slider
Fastball:Slider:Fastball
Fastball:Slider:Slider
Fastball:Slider:Screwball
Fastball:Screwball:Fastball
Fastball:Screwball:Slider
Fastball:Screwball:Screwball |
1*
1*
0*
3*
1*
1*
2* |
.000
.000
---
.000
.000
.000
.000 |
.000
.000
---
.333
.000
.000
.000 |
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13. |
Slider:Fastball:Slider
Slider:Fastball:Screwball
Slider:Slider:Slider
Slider:Slider:Screwball
Slider:Screwball:Fastball
Slider:Screwball:Screwball |
4*
5*
2*
1*
9*
5* |
.000
.000
.000
.000
.111
.200 |
.000
.200
.000
.000
.111
.200 |
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20. |
Screwball:Fastball:Fastball
Screwball:Slider:Fastball
Screwball:Slider:Slider
Screwball:Slider:Screwball
Screwball:Screwball:Fastball
Screwball:Screwball:Slider
Screwball:Screwball:Screwball |
14
10
10
5*
12
5*
21 |
.154
.111
.000
.000
.182
.000
.063 |
.214
.200
.250
.400
.250
.200
.286 |
c. Right-Handed
Spray Hitters
Table 29.13:
Right-Handed Spray Hitter One Pitch At Bats
|
Fastball |
Slider |
Screwball |
| 1 Pitch At Bats |
.326 |
.318 |
.375 |
When
right-handed spray hitters correctly anticipated first pitch
fastballs, sliders and screwballs, they batted .326, .318 and
.375, respectively. Therefore, I must develop additional pitches
that would be effective against right-handed spray hitters.
Table 29.14:
Right-Handed Spray Hitter One Pitch Sequence
|
Fastball |
Slider |
Screwball |
| 1 Pitches |
.289 |
.242 |
.276 |
When
right-handed spray hitters did not correctly anticipate first
pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs, they batted .289, .242
and .276, respectively. Therefore, even when right-handed spray
hitters do not anticipate first pitches, they achieve unacceptably
high batting averages. Consequently, I need additional pitches
that would be effective against right-handed spray hitters.
Table 29.15:
Right-Handed Spray Hitter Two At Bats
|
Fastball |
Slider |
Screwball |
| |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
| 2 Pitch At Bats |
.345 |
.286 |
.222* |
.333* |
.167* |
.429* |
.400 |
.375 |
.200 |
When,
after first pitch fastballs, right-handed spray hitters correctly
anticipated second pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs, they
batted .345, .286 and .222*, respectively. Therefore, after first
pitch fastballs, I should throw second pitch screwballs.
When,
after first pitch sliders, right-handed spray hitters correctly
anticipated second pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs, they
batted .333*, .167* and .429*, respectively. Therefore, after
first pitch sliders, I should throw second pitch sliders.
When, after first pitch screwballs, right-handed spray hitters
correctly anticipated second pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
they batted .400, .375 and .200, respectively. Therefore, after
first pitch screwballs, I should throw second pitch screwballs.
Table 29.16:
Right-Handed Spray Hitter Two Pitch Sequences
|
Fastball |
Slider |
Screwball |
| |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
| 1st/2nd Pitches |
.413 |
.107 |
.080 |
.314 |
.286 |
.071 |
.259 |
.308 |
.234 |
When,
after first pitch fastballs, right-handed spray hitters did not
correctly anticipate second pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
they batted .413, .107 and .080, respectively. Therefore, after
first pitch fastballs, I should throw second pitch screwballs.
The two pitch at bat results concur. To confirm, I need to examine
the (FB:Sc) first and second pitch selections in the three pitch
sequences.
When,
after first pitch sliders, right-handed spray hitters did not
correctly anticipate second pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
they batted .314, .286 and .071, respectively. Therefore, after
first pitch sliders, I should throw second pitch screwballs.
However, the two pitch at bat results indicate that, after first
pitch sliders, I should throw second pitch sliders (.167*). To
resolve this confusion, I need to examine the (SL:Sc) and (SL:SL)
first and second pitch selections in the three pitch sequences.
When,
after first pitch screwballs, right-handed spray hitters did
not correctly anticipate second pitch fastballs, sliders and
screwballs, they batted .259, .308 and .234, respectively. Therefore,
after first pitch screwballs, I should throw second pitch screwballs.
The two pitch at bat results concur. To confirm, I need to examine
the (Sc:Sc) first and second pitches in the three pitch sequences.
Table 29.17:
Right-Handed Spray Hitter Three Pitch Sequences
|
1st, 2nd and 3rd
Pitch Selections |
# |
Batting Ave |
On Base % |
1.
2.
3. |
Fastball:Fastball:Fastball
Fastball:Fastball:Slider
Fastball:Fastball:Screwball |
37
12
7* |
.414
.400
.429 |
.500
.500
.429 |
4.
5.
6. |
Fastball:Slider:Fastball
Fastball:Slider:Slider
Fastball:Slider:Screwball |
10
7*
14 |
.222
.143
.077 |
.300
.143
.143 |
7.
8.
9. |
Fastball:Screwball:Fastball
Fastball:Screwball:Slider
Fastball:Screwball:Screwball |
11
4*
12 |
.000
.250
.100 |
.000
.250
.250 |
| |
|
|
|
|
10.
11.
12. |
Slider:Fastball:Fastball
Slider:Fastball:Slider
Slider:Fastball:Screwball |
17
7*
15 |
.200
.200
.467 |
.294
.429
.467 |
13.
14.
15. |
Slider:Slider:Fastball
Slider:Slider:Slider
Slider:Slider:Screwball |
5*
6*
2* |
1.000
.000
.000 |
1.000
.333
.000 |
16.
17.
18. |
Slider:Screwball:Fastball
Slider:Screwball:Slider
Slider:Screwball:Screwball |
14
1*
3* |
.071
.000
.000 |
.071
.000
.077 |
| |
|
|
|
|
19.
20.
21. |
Screwball:Fastball:Fastball
Screwball:Fastball:Slider
Screwball:Fastball:Screwball |
24
31
16 |
.235
.296
.231 |
.435
.387
.375 |
22.
23.
24. |
Screwball:Slider:Fastball
Screwball:Slider:Slider
Screwball:Slider:Screwball |
20
6*
4* |
.353
.167
.333 |
.450
.167
.500 |
25.
26.
27. |
Screwball:Screwball:Fastball
Screwball:Screwball:Slider
Screwball:Screwball:Screwball |
26
6*
36 |
.192
.400
.242 |
.192
.500
.306 |
When,
after (FB:Sc), I threw third pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
right-handed spray hitters batted .000, .250* and .100, respectively.
Therefore, I should more frequently throw the (FB:Sc:FB) and
(FB:Sc:Sc) three pitch sequences.
When,
after (SL:Sc), I threw third pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
right-handed spray hitters batted .071, .000* and .000*, respectively.
Therefore, I should more frequently throw the (SL:Sc:FB), (SL:Sc:SL)
and (SL:Sc:Sc) three pitch sequences.
When,
after (Sc:Sc), I threw third pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
right-handed spray hitters batted .192, .400* and .242, respectively.
Therefore, I should more frequently throw the (Sc:Sc:FB) three
pitch sequence.
Table 29.18:
Good Right-Handed Spray Hitter Three Pitch Sequences
|
1st, 2nd and 3rd
Pitch Selections |
# |
Batting Ave |
On Base % |
1.
2.
3.
4. |
Fastball:Slider:Slider
Fastball:Slider:Screwball
Fastball:Screwball:Fastball
Fastball:Screwball:Screwball |
7*
14
11
12 |
.143
.077
.000
.100 |
.143
.143
.000
.250 |
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11. |
Slider:Fastball:Fastball
Slider:Fastball:Slider
Slider:Slider:Slider
Slider:Slider:Screwball
Slider:Screwball:Fastball
Slider:Screwball:Slider
Slider:Screwball:Screwball |
17
7*
6*
2*
14
1*
3* |
.200
.200
.000
.000
.071
.000
.000 |
.294
.429
.333
.000
.071
.000
.077 |
12.
13.
14. |
Screwball:Slider:Slider
Screwball:Slider:Screwball
Screwball:Screwball:Fastball |
6*
4*
26 |
.167
.333
.192 |
.167
.500
.192 |
d. Right-Handed
Pull Hitters
Table 29.19:
Right-Handed Pull Hitter One Pitch At Bats
|
Fastball |
Slider |
Screwball |
| 1 Pitch At Bats |
.417 |
.235 |
.500 |
When
right-handed pull hitters correctly anticipated first pitch fastballs,
sliders and screwballs, they batted .417, .235 and .500, respectively.
Therefore, I should throw first pitch sliders.
Table 29.20:
Right-Handed Pull Hitter One Pitch Sequence
|
Fastball |
Slider |
Screwball |
| 1 Pitch Select |
.152 |
.086 |
.203 |
When
right-handed pull hitters did not correctly anticipate first
pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs, they batted .152, .086
and .203, respectively. Therefore, I must throw first pitches
that right-handed pull hitters do not correctly anticipate.
Table 29.21:
Right-Handed Pull Hitter Two Pitch At Bats
|
Fastball |
Slider |
Screwball |
| |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
| 2 Pitch At Bats |
.167* |
.333* |
--- |
.000* |
1.00* |
--- |
.308 |
.000* |
.444* |
With
insufficient sample sizes, I cannot interpret the right-handed
pull hitter two pitch at bat data.
Table 29.22:
Right-Handed Pull Hitter Two Pitch Sequences
|
Fastball |
Slider |
Screwball |
| |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
FB |
SL |
Sc |
| 1st/2nd Pitches |
.133 |
.143 |
.083 |
.118 |
.100 |
.000* |
.111 |
.348 |
.135 |
When,
after first pitch fastballs, right-handed pull hitters do not
correctly anticipate second pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
they batted .133, .143 and .083, respectively. Therefore, after
first pitch fastballs, I should throw second pitch screwballs.
Also, after first pitch fastballs, second pitch fastballs and
sliders produced great results. To determine the best second
pitch selection after first pitch fastballs, I need to examine
the three pitch sequences.
When,
after first pitch sliders, right-handed pull hitters do not correctly
anticipate second pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs, they
batted .118, .100 and .000*, respectively. Therefore, after first
pitch sliders, I should throw second pitch screwballs. Also,
after first pitch sliders, second pitch sliders and fastballs
produced great results. To determine the best second pitch selection
after first pitch sliders, I need to examine the three pitch
sequences.
When,
after first pitch screwballs, right-handed pull hitters did not
correctly anticipate second pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
they batted .111, .348 and .135, respectively. Therefore, after
first pitch screwballs, I should throw second pitch fastballs.
Also, after first pitch screwballs, second pitch screwballs produced
geat results. To determine the better second pitch selection
after first pitch screwballs, I need to examine the three pitch
sequences.
Table 29.23:
Right-Handed Pull Hitter Three Pitch Sequences
|
1st, 2nd and 3rd
Pitch Selections |
# |
Batting Ave |
On Base % |
1.
2.
3. |
Fastball:Fastball:Fastball
Fastball:Fastball:Slider
Fastball:Fastball:Screwball |
7*
8*
4* |
.000
.143
.250 |
.333
.250
.250 |
4.
5.
6. |
Fastball:Slider:Fastball
Fastball:Slider:Slider
Fastball:Slider:Screwball |
5*
1*
6* |
.000
.000
.333 |
.400
.000
.667 |
7.
8.
9. |
Fastball:Screwball:Fastball
Fastball:Screwball:Slider
Fastball:Screwball:Screwball |
4*
6*
3* |
.000
.000
.500 |
.000
.000
.667 |
| |
|
|
|
|
10.
11.
12. |
Slider:Fastball:Fastball
Slider:Fastball:Slider
Slider:Fastball:Screwball |
7*
5*
7* |
.167
.200
.000 |
.286
.200
.143 |
13.
14.
15. |
Slider:Slider:Fastball
Slider:Slider:Slider
Slider:Slider:Screwball |
2*
4*
4* |
.000
.250
.000 |
.000
.250
.000 |
16.
17.
18. |
Slider:Screwball:Fastball
Slider:Screwball:Slider
Slider:Screwball:Screwball |
3*
1*
4* |
.000
.000
.000 |
.000
.000
.500 |
| |
|
|
|
|
19.
20.
21. |
Screwball:Fastball:Fastball
Screwball:Fastball:Slider
Screwball:Fastball:Screwball |
13
14
14 |
.091
.071
.182 |
.231
.071
.357 |
22.
23.
24. |
Screwball:Slider:Fastball
Screwball:Slider:Slider
Screwball:Slider:Screwball |
14
5*
5* |
.385
.400
.200 |
.385
.400
.200 |
25.
26.
27. |
Screwball:Screwball:Fastball
Screwball:Screwball:Slider
Screwball:Screwball:Screwball |
13
7*
23 |
.181
.143
.105 |
.308
.143
.261 |
When,
after (FB:Sc), I threw third pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
right-handed pull hitters batted .000*, 000* and .500*, respectively.
Therefore, I should more frequently throw the (FB:Sc:FB) and
(FB:Sc:SL) three pitch sequences.
When,
after (SL:Sc), I threw third pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
right-handed pull hitters batted .000*, .000* and .000*, respectively.
Therefore, I should more frequently throw the (SL:Sc:FB), (SL:Sc:SL)
and (SL:Sc:Sc) three pitch sequences.
When,
after (Sc:FB), I threw third pitch fastballs, sliders and screwballs,
right-handed pull hitters batted .091, .071 and .182, respectively.
Therefore, I should more frequently throw the (Sc:FB:SL), (Sc:FB:SL)
and (Sc:FB:Sc) three pitch sequences.
Table 29.24:
Good Right-Handed Pull Hitter Three Pitch Sequences
|
1st, 2nd and 3rd
Pitch Selections |
# |
Batting Ave |
On Base % |
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. |
Fastball:Fastball:Fastball
Fastball:Fastball:Slider
Fastball:Slider:Fastball
Fastball:Slider:Slider
Fastball:Screwball:Fastball
Fastball:Screwball:Slider |
7*
8*
5*
1*
4*
6* |
.000
.143
.000
.000
.000
.000 |
.333
.250
.400
.000
.000
.000 |
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15. |
Slider:Fastball:Fastball
Slider:Fastball:Slider
Slider:Fastball:Screwball
Slider:Slider:Fastball
Slider:Slider:Slider
Slider:Slider:Screwball
Slider:Screwball:Fastball
Slider:Screwball:Slider
Slider:Screwball:Screwball |
7*
5*
7*
2*
4*
4*
3*
1*
4* |
.167
.200
.000
.000
.250
.000
.000
.000
.000 |
.286
.200
.143
.000
.250
.000
.000
.000
.500 |
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22. |
Screwball:Fastball:Fastball
Screwball:Fastball:Slider
Screwball:Fastball:Screwball
Screwball:Slider:Screwball
Screwball:Screwball:Fastball
Screwball:Screwball:Slider
Screwball:Screwball:Screwball |
13
14
14
5*
13
7*
23 |
.091
.071
.182
.200
.181
.143
.105 |
.231
.071
.357
.200
.308
.143
.261 |
|
