Comments on: A Few Final Observations On Zack Wheeler

By: Metsie

Metsie — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 02:15:58 +0000

Not without glasses and even then the only good 3D is with VR goggles…

Even if 3D Tech was up to snuff the issue is they don’t have a good physics model to make it useful.

BTW they already use a form of 3D visuals to do the PitchFx stuff…

Not near the same as your talking about though…
What your talking about is more virtual reality and it can never really work because how you feel the ball hitting the bat and what you do then is as important as seeing the pitch and swinging in the right location…

Too much physics involved for it to ever really work….
Could be effective at developing a player’s eye at the plate though….

By: Joey D.

Joey D. — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:45:42 +0000

With that video, it made me wonder if MLB has experimented using modern 3D technology so the videos studied by the batters can add a semblance of depth to it. Know it might not be good for this purpose since 3D does not create the natural depth our vision produces and actually plays tricks on our eyes to achieve such illusion which could actually mess up a hitters mental preparation by misrepresenting the true nature of one’s velocity ad movement.

Know for some it creates eyestrain and headaches which for a ballplayer should be avoided at all cost.

Metsie, you’re in the business. Think it’s perfected enough for that possible use or could it actually throw off a batter’s timing being what he is viewing is not natural in dimension?

By: srt

srt — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:04:51 +0000

Love the coverage here on MMO with the Mets minor leagues and minor league prospects.

By: Metsie

Metsie — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:42:52 +0000

Thanks for the video and for reminding me why I miss the old Home Plate Camera during baseball games!
LOL

By: Mitch Petanick

Mitch Petanick — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:33:07 +0000

Interesting, it would be the first time I ever heard of a four seam fastball having movement.

By: kyle

kyle — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:25:41 +0000

FYI in that video, all 4 seams. His 2 seam isn’t 97mph. His 4seam has had 2 seam movement since 14yrs old.

By: Joey D.

Joey D. — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:45:29 +0000

Great insight Mitch, thanks.

We all know he has great raw talent that is still a work in progress. We should therefore ignore the inflated figures we most likely will see in Nevada and look for scouting reports on improving that grip and of course working on his control.

By: JetsMets13

JetsMets13 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:15:10 +0000

Loved the analysis and wondering if you heard anything new on Fulmer regarding the surgery? Did it go well? Thanks.

By: Mr North Jersey

Mr North Jersey — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:07:35 +0000

LoL, I just clicked on the video to realize that there is 14 minutes worth of it. Opening seconds where you hear a guy say “Yea Oh yea” says it all. His stuff is filthy with a capital F. Also nice choice of music at the 4:45 mark.

By: Midas Touch

Midas Touch — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:05:03 +0000

Great post. I am glad we signed Marcum mostly because it allows us to keep Wheeler at Triple-A and still developing. Why waste a year of service time when we are not ready to compete. Nice analysis on the change.

By: van

van — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:51:41 +0000

based on ST, Who?

By: Dan Valis

Dan Valis — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:49:41 +0000

great analysis on Wheeler Mitch. The circle change will be a huge weapon for him if he can get a grasp on that.

I really hope that Santana is still here, and healthy when Wheeler gets the call this season so he can help show him how to throw it. Santana has made a living with his circle change. Santana used to top out around 94 MPH, but even with a drop in velocity that pitch was still effective.

Wheeler throws in the mid-90′s consistently, and tops out around 96-97, so with that drastic drop in velocity, and if he is able to add a consistent circle change to go along with his wicked curveball, he will have the makings of a dynamite ace.

By: Hodges14

Hodges14 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:42:49 +0000

I never knew that about the circle change. Nice analysis and hoping Wheeler masters it and we see him soon.

By: Mr North Jersey

Mr North Jersey — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:34:41 +0000

Looking forward to hopefully seeing Wheeler eventually make the bigs. One good thing about being out in Las Vegas this year is it will be easier to follow their night games since they will often start at 10:00pm EST for me.