Note: John Maine is John Maine
In a recent chat for ESPN.com, during which he discusses all sorts of issues relating to MLB, Keith Law had the following to say about John Maine:
“He threw a two-seamer for a while last year, but I don’t see him using it any more. That was a potential difference-maker in my opinion.”
…it can be rather grueling to watch him pitch lately, because the at bat just goes on and on and on…what’s weird is that, it feels like maine is pitching worse than he did last season, or, at least having less of an impact, but, according to his stats, he is essentially the exact same pitcher as he was one year ago….
Maine is on pace to win 14 games with a 3.87 ERA, while striking out 170 batters in 200 or so innings.
Last season he won 15 games, had a 3.91 ERA and struck out 180 batters in 191 innings.
…thanks to John K for the link…
…added to by Mike Nichols…
…cerrone is right, opponents at-bats versus Maine do seem to go on and on this season versus last season and the stats prove it, but only slightly…
…added to by Joe Janish …
…Since Maine’s arrival to New York, he’s occasionally had an issue with his mechanics where his front side opens too early, and as a result his pitches fly up and away to lefthanded batters (up and in to righties). This has been more pronounced lately, and hopefully Dan Warthen can identify and fix the problem. The flaw affects his command, and that’s part of the reason he’s pitching deeper counts.
Last season, Maine averaged 4.04 pitches per plates appearance and 17.1 pitches per inning, as compared to 4.17 and 18.0 this season, respectively.
