[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/twitter/HighLevBaseball) "First-half leaders in Statcast pitching metrics: Lowest Avg. EV: Caleb Fergurson PIT Lowest Barrels/PA: Pete Fairbanks TBR Lowest Expected ERA: Josh Hader HOU Highest Whiff%: Fernando Cruz NYY Highest Chase%: Griffin Jax MIN Highest Avg. FB Velo: Mason Miller ATH 🎥"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1946067493224841274) 2025-07-18 04:40:21 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements "This thread is excerpted from my article with @EVT_News The article contains about twice as much reading material so be sure to check it out if you want the full 3000-word scoop Read the complete story here🔽"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552292549464117) 2025-07-16 18:33:07 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements "CP Robert Suarez - B+ Suarez went back to the ASG and leads the NL in saves with XX However he's posted a XXXX ERA. His new changeup has been whiffed on quite a bit but also hit hard. He's also had some serious command issues at times. However his XXXX WHIP is a good sign"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552361940029572) 2025-07-16 18:33:24 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements "The Padres and Braves have intensified trade talks for the Braves Marcell Ozuna The proposed trade (via @hgomez27): ATL Receives: RHP Francis Pea (SD No. 18) RHP Ryan Bergert (SD No. 21) SD Receives: DH Marcell Ozuna Read more below👇"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1947886344614908088) 2025-07-23 05:07:49 UTC 1081 followers, 4026 engagements "Cedanne Rafaela is on another planet. This version of him is one of the best hitters I've ever seen. I would highly recommend turning on "Each AB" notifications for Rafaela on the MLB App ASAP ⚡"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1944477591525835193) 2025-07-13 19:22:39 UTC 1081 followers, 1692 engagements "RF Fernando Tatis Jr. - B+ Few players can have XXX fWAR regarded as "B-level" production. Tatis's XXX wRC+ over his first XX G made unreasonable expectations reasonable He slumped to a XXX wRC+ over his next XX games but was the best fielding RF in the MLB per Run Value"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552328179994931) 2025-07-16 18:33:16 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements "Velocity was the key for Cease today His fastball topped out at XXXXX MPH. The pitch averaged XXXX up from his season average of XX His slider velocity jumped X MPH from his season average and topped at XXXX. The Nats have a -X Run Value vs. Sliders a good matchup for Cease"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1946391318747619378) 2025-07-19 02:07:07 UTC 1081 followers, XX engagements "RP Adrian Morejon - A+ Morejon is having a career year with a XXXX ERA and first-percentile xERA. His arsenal stats have been dazzling: Sinker: .194 AVG .233 SLG XXXX EV Slider: XXXX Whiff% .108 BA XXXX EV -X LA His two-pitch dominance earned him his first nod to the ASG"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552365631017012) 2025-07-16 18:33:25 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements "Raleigh: Safest pick to win it all✅ Buxton: Best value pick to win it all💲 Wood: Low LA and could struggle to pull balls Cruz: Very low LA riskier than odds suggest Olson: Safe bet to win R1 Rooker: Value pick to win R1💲 Chisholm:❌ Caminero: Fastest bat dark horse🐎"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1944465626317377725) 2025-07-13 18:35:06 UTC 1079 followers, 2607 engagements "3B Manny Machado - A Machado hasn't regressed by more than X% in any stat and has been the team's most consistent bat He's been fueled by milestones (2000 H XXX HR) and has shown a better approach than in his 2023 & 2024 1st half Also his leadership presence is valuable"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552313747476619) 2025-07-16 18:33:12 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements "RP Yuki Matsui - D+ On a 5+1-year deal Matsui hasn't had the sophomore showing that San Diego would've wanted. He has a XXXX ERA due to issues with walks and loud contact. The 5'8 LHP has looked overpowered at times However he still has a XXXX Whiff% on his splitter so far"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552381070250161) 2025-07-16 18:33:28 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements "SP Stephen Kolek - C Kolek arrived emphatically starting his tenure as a SP with XX scoreless frames including a CGSO at Coors Field. However hitters have figured him out since then. He's allowed a XXXX Avg. EV and hasn't gotten whiffs More AAA seasoning is on his menu"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552355052933505) 2025-07-16 18:33:22 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements "Dylan Cease Bounced Back in Washington Today A Short Game Thread 🧵 Idea via @jcammisabsbl #ForTheFaithful"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1946391312904995277) 2025-07-19 02:07:05 UTC 1081 followers, 5300 engagements "The Dodgers' pure hitting dominance isn't going away anytime soon. Josue De Paula will make sure of that He launches a 416-foot HR at XXXXX MPH against a top LHP prospect Noah Schultz #FuturesGame"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1944155181215887620) 2025-07-12 22:01:30 UTC 1079 followers, XXX engagements "Moving on to his XX K's Cease collected XX whiffs XX on the SL X on the FB and X on the KC He allowed just XX balls in play and only three hard-hit balls (95+ EV) Because he limited batted balls his pitch count rose rather quickly"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1946391321339642033) 2025-07-19 02:07:07 UTC 1080 followers, XX engagements "CF Jackson Merrill - C Merrill struggled coming back from a pair of injuries but has been solid in CF when healthy. His current slashline of .263/.328/.416 is well below his "expected slashline" of .277/.342/.498. Therefore there's less worry of a true sophomore slump"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552324715581796) 2025-07-16 18:33:15 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements "SP Randy Vasquez - B+ Vasquez's XXXX ERA has been more vital to the Padres then one would think. He has XX starts allowing two or fewer runs and has give the Padres a chance in nearly all of his outings. He's done this with a 1st %ile K% by pitching to contact effectively"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552351152279861) 2025-07-16 18:33:21 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements "SP Michael King - B King made just XX starts due to a shoulder issue. He posted a XXXX ERA His three main offerings (SI SW CH) were all dominant. He revamped his 4-seamer and struggled with location. Despite jumping its Whiff% to XXXX% it surrendered a .727 SLG"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552339647213945) 2025-07-16 18:33:19 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements "SS Xander Bogaerts - B+ There were two editions of Bogaerts in the first half: Mar. 27-June 17: .227 AVG .615 OPS XX wRC+ June 17-July 13: .372 AVG .982 OPS XXX wRC+ Overall he's just above league average with a XXX wRC+. He's also the 5th-best fielding SS per Run Value"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552317413298355) 2025-07-16 18:33:13 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements "LF Gavin Sheets - A Sheets was a home run in FA signing for just $1.6M. He's showed plus-power with high bat speed. His QoC metrics: .501 xSLG XXXX MPH Avg. EV XXXX Barrel% XXXX Hard-Hit% XXXX MPH Bat Speed His .265 AVG .451 SLG and XX HR are all (qualified) career highs"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552321246892405) 2025-07-16 18:33:14 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements "C Martin Maldonado - F Maldonado was brought in as a veteran game-caller. However in measurable defensive metrics he ranks: 3rd %ile in Blocks 1st %ile in CS 35th %ile in Framing 38th %ile in Pop Time At the plate he's been a lineup hole slashing just .178/.221/.295"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552301311263082) 2025-07-16 18:33:09 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements "Spencer Jones smashes two home runs Between AA (49 G) and AAA (16 G) in 2025 Jones is putting up incredible numbers .307 AVG .691 SLG XX HR XX SB XXXX BB% XXX wRC+ Importantly he's dropped his K% by XXX% since coming up to AAA. Is Jones a viable trade candidate #RepBX"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1947307024724951089) 2025-07-21 14:45:48 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements "Masyn Winn's 2025 Campaign: .264 AVG .322 OBP X HR XXXX K% XXX wRC+ XXXX Def-WAR (3rd in MLB) XXX WAR Winn is becoming a centerpiece of the Cardinals plans for the future. His approach at the plate is maturing and he's cut down from XX errors in 2024 to just two in 2025"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1947314985610416400) 2025-07-21 15:17:26 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements "RP David Morgan - B+ Coming into 2025 as an unranked prospect Morgan turned some heads at the MLB level He's posting an impressive XXXX ERA through his first XX games with some electric stuff His 97-99 MPH fastball has played strong and his curveball has a Whiff% of 37.8%"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945553331323314431) 2025-07-16 18:37:15 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements "Cease posted a XXXX ERA in the first half of 2025. However today he proved why he deserved to open the second half. His final line: XXX IP X H X R XX K XX P XX Strikes His K's by inning: 1st - X 2nd - X 3rd - X 4th - X 5th - 2"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1946391315803156706) 2025-07-19 02:07:06 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements "SP Nick Pivetta - A+ Pivetta has served as the unexpected ace of the Padres. His XXXX ERA over XX starts puts him 7th among all pitchers in Run Value Added depth on his curveball and sweeper have allowed him to create incredible variance from his high-rise fastball"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552347402572223) 2025-07-16 18:33:20 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements "SP Dylan Cease - D+ In a contract year Cease hasn't had the showing he would've liked. He has a XXXX ERA across XX starts There's reasons for a turnaround (improvements in Chase + Whiff %'s XXXX xERA) but so far walks and pulled fly balls have tormented the right hander"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552343732551756) 2025-07-16 18:33:20 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements "C Elias Diaz - F Diaz returned to SD on a 1+1 deal worth $8.5M in January. Already regarded as platoon catcher Diaz regressed badly from 2024: .265- .194 AVG📉 .382- .290 SLG📉 27.8- XXXX Whiff%📉 Defensively he ranks bottom-10 among backstops in Catcher Framing Runs"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552296617939130) 2025-07-16 18:33:08 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements "2B Jake Cronenworth - B+ Cronenworth's .352 OBP is a career-high and his underlying contact metrics suggest he should be striking out even less. His pull-happy approach has snuck some slug into his bat and paired with good defense he's posting XXX fWAR XXX wRC+ 🔥 .758 OPS"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552310010343564) 2025-07-16 18:33:11 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements "SP Ryan Bergert - A- Bergert's career has started off strong. He's found a way to a XXXX K% with minimal chase and whiffs His mound presence steady delivery and simple arsenal have allowed him to avoid big innings. He's posting a XXXX through his first ten MLB appearances"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552358731309220) 2025-07-16 18:33:23 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements "Seiya Suzuki clubs HR No. XX The Cubs outfield core of Kyle Tucker PCA and Suzuki have combined for XX home runs the most of any outfield trio Keep in mind Chicago also has Michael Busch (19 HR) and is in the market for Eugenio Suarez (31 HR) 👀"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1946295942774395161) 2025-07-18 19:48:07 UTC 1080 followers, 1386 engagements "Looking to make picks for tomorrow's Home Run Derby The graph below is my best attempt at a "formula" for predicting who will thrive in the Derby setting The graph measures Avg. Attack Angle (angle at which contact is made) and Avg. Bat Speed on "meatballs" Conclusions below"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1944465623830159727) 2025-07-13 18:35:05 UTC 1079 followers, 15K engagements "Grading XX #Padres Players Based On Their First Half Performance A breakdown 📊 #ForTheFaithful"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552286903931024) 2025-07-16 18:33:06 UTC 1080 followers, 5474 engagements "1B Luis Arraez - B Arraez's .703 OPS would be the lowest of his career. He comes in batting .279 He's been oddly streaky for a player of his archetype and that's likely due to change His XXX K% and XXX Whiff% are both career lows and he appears due for a strong second half"  [@HighLevBaseball](/creator/x/HighLevBaseball) on [X](/post/tweet/1945552305958617176) 2025-07-16 18:33:11 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements
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"First-half leaders in Statcast pitching metrics: Lowest Avg. EV: Caleb Fergurson PIT Lowest Barrels/PA: Pete Fairbanks TBR Lowest Expected ERA: Josh Hader HOU Highest Whiff%: Fernando Cruz NYY Highest Chase%: Griffin Jax MIN Highest Avg. FB Velo: Mason Miller ATH 🎥"
@HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-18 04:40:21 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements
"This thread is excerpted from my article with @EVT_News The article contains about twice as much reading material so be sure to check it out if you want the full 3000-word scoop Read the complete story here🔽" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:07 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements
"CP Robert Suarez - B+ Suarez went back to the ASG and leads the NL in saves with XX However he's posted a XXXX ERA. His new changeup has been whiffed on quite a bit but also hit hard. He's also had some serious command issues at times. However his XXXX WHIP is a good sign" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:24 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements
"The Padres and Braves have intensified trade talks for the Braves Marcell Ozuna The proposed trade (via @hgomez27): ATL Receives: RHP Francis Pea (SD No. 18) RHP Ryan Bergert (SD No. 21) SD Receives: DH Marcell Ozuna Read more below👇" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-23 05:07:49 UTC 1081 followers, 4026 engagements
"Cedanne Rafaela is on another planet. This version of him is one of the best hitters I've ever seen. I would highly recommend turning on "Each AB" notifications for Rafaela on the MLB App ASAP ⚡" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-13 19:22:39 UTC 1081 followers, 1692 engagements
"RF Fernando Tatis Jr. - B+ Few players can have XXX fWAR regarded as "B-level" production. Tatis's XXX wRC+ over his first XX G made unreasonable expectations reasonable He slumped to a XXX wRC+ over his next XX games but was the best fielding RF in the MLB per Run Value" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:16 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements
"Velocity was the key for Cease today His fastball topped out at XXXXX MPH. The pitch averaged XXXX up from his season average of XX His slider velocity jumped X MPH from his season average and topped at XXXX. The Nats have a -X Run Value vs. Sliders a good matchup for Cease" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-19 02:07:07 UTC 1081 followers, XX engagements
"RP Adrian Morejon - A+ Morejon is having a career year with a XXXX ERA and first-percentile xERA. His arsenal stats have been dazzling: Sinker: .194 AVG .233 SLG XXXX EV Slider: XXXX Whiff% .108 BA XXXX EV -X LA His two-pitch dominance earned him his first nod to the ASG" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:25 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements
"Raleigh: Safest pick to win it all✅ Buxton: Best value pick to win it all💲 Wood: Low LA and could struggle to pull balls Cruz: Very low LA riskier than odds suggest Olson: Safe bet to win R1 Rooker: Value pick to win R1💲 Chisholm:❌ Caminero: Fastest bat dark horse🐎" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-13 18:35:06 UTC 1079 followers, 2607 engagements
"3B Manny Machado - A Machado hasn't regressed by more than X% in any stat and has been the team's most consistent bat He's been fueled by milestones (2000 H XXX HR) and has shown a better approach than in his 2023 & 2024 1st half Also his leadership presence is valuable" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:12 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements
"RP Yuki Matsui - D+ On a 5+1-year deal Matsui hasn't had the sophomore showing that San Diego would've wanted. He has a XXXX ERA due to issues with walks and loud contact. The 5'8 LHP has looked overpowered at times However he still has a XXXX Whiff% on his splitter so far" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:28 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements
"SP Stephen Kolek - C Kolek arrived emphatically starting his tenure as a SP with XX scoreless frames including a CGSO at Coors Field. However hitters have figured him out since then. He's allowed a XXXX Avg. EV and hasn't gotten whiffs More AAA seasoning is on his menu" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:22 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements
"Dylan Cease Bounced Back in Washington Today A Short Game Thread 🧵 Idea via @jcammisabsbl #ForTheFaithful" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-19 02:07:05 UTC 1081 followers, 5300 engagements
"The Dodgers' pure hitting dominance isn't going away anytime soon. Josue De Paula will make sure of that He launches a 416-foot HR at XXXXX MPH against a top LHP prospect Noah Schultz #FuturesGame" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-12 22:01:30 UTC 1079 followers, XXX engagements
"Moving on to his XX K's Cease collected XX whiffs XX on the SL X on the FB and X on the KC He allowed just XX balls in play and only three hard-hit balls (95+ EV) Because he limited batted balls his pitch count rose rather quickly" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-19 02:07:07 UTC 1080 followers, XX engagements
"CF Jackson Merrill - C Merrill struggled coming back from a pair of injuries but has been solid in CF when healthy. His current slashline of .263/.328/.416 is well below his "expected slashline" of .277/.342/.498. Therefore there's less worry of a true sophomore slump" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:15 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements
"SP Randy Vasquez - B+ Vasquez's XXXX ERA has been more vital to the Padres then one would think. He has XX starts allowing two or fewer runs and has give the Padres a chance in nearly all of his outings. He's done this with a 1st %ile K% by pitching to contact effectively" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:21 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements
"SP Michael King - B King made just XX starts due to a shoulder issue. He posted a XXXX ERA His three main offerings (SI SW CH) were all dominant. He revamped his 4-seamer and struggled with location. Despite jumping its Whiff% to XXXX% it surrendered a .727 SLG" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:19 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements
"SS Xander Bogaerts - B+ There were two editions of Bogaerts in the first half: Mar. 27-June 17: .227 AVG .615 OPS XX wRC+ June 17-July 13: .372 AVG .982 OPS XXX wRC+ Overall he's just above league average with a XXX wRC+. He's also the 5th-best fielding SS per Run Value" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:13 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements
"LF Gavin Sheets - A Sheets was a home run in FA signing for just $1.6M. He's showed plus-power with high bat speed. His QoC metrics: .501 xSLG XXXX MPH Avg. EV XXXX Barrel% XXXX Hard-Hit% XXXX MPH Bat Speed His .265 AVG .451 SLG and XX HR are all (qualified) career highs" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:14 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements
"C Martin Maldonado - F Maldonado was brought in as a veteran game-caller. However in measurable defensive metrics he ranks: 3rd %ile in Blocks 1st %ile in CS 35th %ile in Framing 38th %ile in Pop Time At the plate he's been a lineup hole slashing just .178/.221/.295" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:09 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements
"Spencer Jones smashes two home runs Between AA (49 G) and AAA (16 G) in 2025 Jones is putting up incredible numbers .307 AVG .691 SLG XX HR XX SB XXXX BB% XXX wRC+ Importantly he's dropped his K% by XXX% since coming up to AAA. Is Jones a viable trade candidate #RepBX" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-21 14:45:48 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements
"Masyn Winn's 2025 Campaign: .264 AVG .322 OBP X HR XXXX K% XXX wRC+ XXXX Def-WAR (3rd in MLB) XXX WAR Winn is becoming a centerpiece of the Cardinals plans for the future. His approach at the plate is maturing and he's cut down from XX errors in 2024 to just two in 2025" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-21 15:17:26 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements
"RP David Morgan - B+ Coming into 2025 as an unranked prospect Morgan turned some heads at the MLB level He's posting an impressive XXXX ERA through his first XX games with some electric stuff His 97-99 MPH fastball has played strong and his curveball has a Whiff% of 37.8%" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:37:15 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements
"Cease posted a XXXX ERA in the first half of 2025. However today he proved why he deserved to open the second half. His final line: XXX IP X H X R XX K XX P XX Strikes His K's by inning: 1st - X 2nd - X 3rd - X 4th - X 5th - 2" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-19 02:07:06 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements
"SP Nick Pivetta - A+ Pivetta has served as the unexpected ace of the Padres. His XXXX ERA over XX starts puts him 7th among all pitchers in Run Value Added depth on his curveball and sweeper have allowed him to create incredible variance from his high-rise fastball" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:20 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements
"SP Dylan Cease - D+ In a contract year Cease hasn't had the showing he would've liked. He has a XXXX ERA across XX starts There's reasons for a turnaround (improvements in Chase + Whiff %'s XXXX xERA) but so far walks and pulled fly balls have tormented the right hander" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:20 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements
"C Elias Diaz - F Diaz returned to SD on a 1+1 deal worth $8.5M in January. Already regarded as platoon catcher Diaz regressed badly from 2024: .265- .194 AVG📉 .382- .290 SLG📉 27.8- XXXX Whiff%📉 Defensively he ranks bottom-10 among backstops in Catcher Framing Runs" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:08 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements
"2B Jake Cronenworth - B+ Cronenworth's .352 OBP is a career-high and his underlying contact metrics suggest he should be striking out even less. His pull-happy approach has snuck some slug into his bat and paired with good defense he's posting XXX fWAR XXX wRC+ 🔥 .758 OPS" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:11 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements
"SP Ryan Bergert - A- Bergert's career has started off strong. He's found a way to a XXXX K% with minimal chase and whiffs His mound presence steady delivery and simple arsenal have allowed him to avoid big innings. He's posting a XXXX through his first ten MLB appearances" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:23 UTC 1081 followers, XXX engagements
"Seiya Suzuki clubs HR No. XX The Cubs outfield core of Kyle Tucker PCA and Suzuki have combined for XX home runs the most of any outfield trio Keep in mind Chicago also has Michael Busch (19 HR) and is in the market for Eugenio Suarez (31 HR) 👀" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-18 19:48:07 UTC 1080 followers, 1386 engagements
"Looking to make picks for tomorrow's Home Run Derby The graph below is my best attempt at a "formula" for predicting who will thrive in the Derby setting The graph measures Avg. Attack Angle (angle at which contact is made) and Avg. Bat Speed on "meatballs" Conclusions below" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-13 18:35:05 UTC 1079 followers, 15K engagements
"Grading XX #Padres Players Based On Their First Half Performance A breakdown 📊 #ForTheFaithful" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:06 UTC 1080 followers, 5474 engagements
"1B Luis Arraez - B Arraez's .703 OPS would be the lowest of his career. He comes in batting .279 He's been oddly streaky for a player of his archetype and that's likely due to change His XXX K% and XXX Whiff% are both career lows and he appears due for a strong second half" @HighLevBaseball on X 2025-07-16 18:33:11 UTC 1080 followers, XXX engagements