# #CookieStrong #RallyTogether #Indians pic.twitter.com/ThvVeDpLvM. He was hoping to figure out the problem -- whatever it may be -- in between starts. Carrasco throws a fastball, curve ball, slider and changeup. In the bullpen before Sunday’s contest, he thought he made it over the hump. Carlos Carrasco is making his first rehab start since being diagnosed with leukemia. We can argue that it could be less effective if it’s thrown more often, but with the slider dropping off slightly, it is time to increase usage. While Carrasco harnesses five different pitches at his disposal, he actually uses them very differently based on a batter’s handedness. Considering pitcher Carlos Carrasco remains sidelined with a torn hamstring, although he’s expected to begin working out at the alternate site in Brooklyn very shortly, the Mets will be counting on deGrom to continue his dominance for an extended period. 1717 E. 12th StreetCleveland, OH 44114(216) 771-1943. The CSW was a measly 18.3% while also giving up a robust .447 wOBA. It was his first time on the mound since his leukemia diagnosis was announced in June. All rights reserved. The curveball only had a .177 wOBA against and 20.0% SwStr%. The curveball was hidden away in his lackluster 2019 but found it’s way back somewhat. But everything unraveled once the game got underway. Jason Kipnis thought he deserved a “friendship fastball,” when he faced Carlos Carrasco on Wednesday. Carrasco throws several pitches and has been throwing them for years: a four-seam fastball, sinker, changeup, slider, and curveball, per Brooks Baseball. Starting pitching is being pushed way up draft boards, and I can see the ADP jumping up even more after the trade. The home runs have plagued Carrasco’s career quite a bit. In this article, we will dive into how effective Carrasco has been in his career while also looking at the pitches that have made him successful. With multi-team trades, designated commissioner/league managers, and drag/drop easy click methods, Fantrax is sure to excite the serious fantasy sports fan – sign up now for a free year at Fantrax.com. Personally, I think this pitch should be showcased even more. Prospect Nellie Rodriguez, in his first big-league camp, will … Fantrax was one of the fastest-growing fantasy sites of 2020 and we’re not stopping now. United News Team 6 days ago. “The funny part is I think (the first-pitch fastball) is going behind my head,” Kipnis said on Tuesday. The term that comes to mind is crafty. September 26, 2012: Leones del Caracas activated RHP Carlos Carrasco. Last year was no picnic for anyone, and with the opt-out allowed, it wouldn’t have shocked us if Carrasco sat out in a time of uncertainty. The photos above look at the pitches thrown to a batter and the basic movement of each pitch. News regarding Carlos Carrasco is the most recent and the most detrimental, in terms of fantasy value. For more great rankings, strategy, and analysis check out the 2021 FantraxHQ Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit. Against the Astros, he was touching 97 with the four-seamer. If the wheels start to fall off of this, his overall K% could fall off. Top 500 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings, Fantasy EPL 101 – How to Play Draft Premier League, 2021 FantraxHQ Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit, Top-300 Fantasy Baseball Prospects For Dynasty Leagues: April 2021, SP Streamer: On The Bump: Observer Report, 5 Tool Podcast | EP 53 | Tatis Injury, Prospect Stashes & Early Season Takeaways, Fantrax Toolshed | EP 25 | Trending Dynasty Pitchers. Kipnis, now a Cubs second baseman, and Indians pitcher Carrasco were Cleveland teammates for nine seasons. Carrasco leans heavier on the slider to right-handed hitters and the changeup for the left-handed hitters. Rightfully so-it has a 33.5% CSW and 18.0% SwStr%, while only having a .216 wOBA against. In the above chart, Carrasco threw his four-seam fastball more than any other pitch in 2020, but it was not the most thrown pitch based on a hitter’s handedness. If you look at the span of 2015 through the present day, Carrasco is the mark of consistency. He’s not a lock, though. Carrasco’s slider has been a staple in the repertoire; in fact, it’s the second most thrown pitch. Draft Cookie with confidence. Filed Under: 2021 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit, Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Analysis, Your email address will not be published. In the above chart, Carrasco threw his four-seam fastball more than any other pitch in 2020, but it was not the most thrown pitch based on a hitter’s handedness. The kicker: his outing versus the Yankees was out of the bullpen, while his latter performance came as a starter. Home/News/Sports/ 2021 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: ADP fallers Dinelson Lamet, Carlos Carrasco worth avoiding? Carrasco’s third pitch is his slider. Scouts broke down the veteran right-hander. Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "adabe6c4cd5b51c5686d841482db90c0" );document.getElementById("fcc7c48d9c").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); April 18, 2021 By Mike Carter Leave a Comment, April 18, 2021 By Mick Ciallela 1 Comment, April 17, 2021 By David Mendelson Leave a Comment, FantraxHQ is the official content sponsor of. Although as you can see from the pie chart, the sinker ended up being a ball more times than resulting in a strike. Only 16 qualified pitchers including Carrasco threw less than 50 percent combined fastballs or sinkers, and of those only 11 kept any variant of the fastball (including cutters) under 50, total. Carlos Carrasco will be the No. I wouldn’t expect a massive bump, but it is possible. 1 incredible smile. At only a 5.2% usage, the curveball was shown last season than in 2019. Most notably, from 2015-2018, he racked up 60 wins with a 3.12 ERA and received Cy Young votes during that timespan. If you drafted him, you were pleasantly pleased after the disastrous 2019. If only Carlos Carrasco could reign in his fastball. And he gets plenty of relative drop — even more than Felix does, by a small margin. [ Cleveland rallies behind Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco after announcing his leukemia diagnosis ]. The 33-year old pitcher has a career 21.4 WAR since 2009. He threw the Four-seam twenty-six times while throwing sixteen of them for strikes. The underappreciated pitch for Carrasco is the changeup. The intriguing part about this pitch is Carrasco’s ability to maintain an above league-average 11.8% SwStr% and producing a 30.1% CSW, especially considering that mild velocity. As it stands now, the top of the rotation should be set in stone with Shane Bieber, Zach Plesac, and Aaron Civale in some order. Carlos Carrasco kept throwing his fastball and the White Sox kept hitting it Monday as they scored eight runs on eight hits in the second inning. Like most bullpen conversions, Carrasco’s velocity increased out of the pen, as a fastball that was generally in the 94-95 range started popping in the 96-97 range, which is outstanding. Overall, he keeps the ball in the zone quite often and tries to stay ahead of batters with it. The Four-seam was rather flat on Sunday. I guess that Carrasco is trying to trade out some fastballs and reduce the number of home runs. Copyright 2019 WOIO. Combined with his fastball and changeup, the three made up over 90% of his arsenal in 2020. Where have all the first basemen gone? Position: Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-4, 224lb (193cm, 101kg) . In other words, his heightened injury risk is already baked into the ranking. When you look at the SIERA, xFIP, and SwSTR%, it all falls in line. This is, no doubt, a go-to pitch when Carrasco needs a strike. Remember, 2019 was the year of the bouncy ball, causing home run rates ballooned. ESPN’s Jeff Passan: “His fastball sat 88-90 -- and he's got more velocity in the tank as he builds toward spring training. 2 behind Jacob deGrom, so what should the Mets expect? It’s safe to say, Carlos Carrasco is an excellent front of the rotation starting pitcher for any MLB staff. Carrasco was part of a major blockbuster trade that sent him and teammate Francisco Lindor to the New York Mets. Carlos Carrasco gets a strikeout against Texas in 2018. 6' 4" / 224. Carrasco features both a Four-seam and a Two-seam Fastball that each averaged 96.4mph on Sunday. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2021 Gray Television, Inc. Carlos Carrasco rips 97-mph fastball his first game since his leukemia diagnosis, “First time coming back, 2 and a half months from baseball - It feels great.”, August 20, 2019 at 6:20 AM EDT - Updated August 20 at 6:21 AM, 400 Years: The Vestiges of Slavery in Cleveland, First Alert Weather - Cleveland's Most Accurate, Cleveland rallies behind Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco after announcing his leukemia diagnosis. Fastballs [Red: Four-Seam Fastball] [Orange: Sinker], Breaking Balls [Yellow: Slider] [Blue: Curveball]. It’s a … Carrasco hadn’t pitched since May, but looked back to his usual self starting off with a 97-mph early on. It was his first … “… He wants me to charge so he can give me a hug.” This is the first year Carrasco has thrown a fastball of some kind less than 50 percent of the time. Carlos Luis Carrasco (né le 21 mars 1987 à Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela) est un lanceur droitier des Mets de New York de la Ligue majeure de baseball. Tonight, he took the mound in Akron. Carlos Carrasco. Carrasco leans heavier on the slider to right-handed hitters and the changeup for the left-handed hitters. Carlos Carrasco isn’t throwing any harder than he was a month ago. 9 minutes read. Not only is Carrasco getting scorched on flies and liners with the highest exit velocities of any pitcher with at least 30 batted balls, but he has also compiled the highest hard-hit rate, with 58.8 percent of all batted balls exiting at a rate of at least 95 mph. He has been a staple in the Cleveland rotation for the better part of a decade. The strikeout potential is there, and Carrasco checks many boxes to make him worth the early draft investment. Carlos Carrasco is a key contributor to the curveball success. For all these instances combined, he gets a pass from me. Carrasco’s lived up to the mantra as best it could. These numbers fall right in line with his career numbers, maybe being a little generous on the number of innings pitched because he has only eclipsed that number three times since 2009. Carlos Carrasco’s Season To Date. Now, the same stuff, relative to two-seam fastball traits: Pitcher Velocity Horizontal Vertical; Carlos Carrasco-6.0-3.5: 5.1: Felix Hernandez-3.1-1.3: 4.7: Henderson Alvarez-4.4-1.1: 3.8: League Average-7.3-0.6 : 1.7: Carrasco’s changeup has a lot less run than his sinker. None the less, it’s hard to argue with much less production based on an extensive track record. January 8, 2021 by Dave Swan Leave a Comment | davithius. He has an ADP of 77.38 while being the 27th pitcher selected. P. Birthdate: 3/21/1987 (34 y, 23 d) Service Time: Reported as the pre-2021 value. The slider is an intriguing pitch for Carrasco. Before getting into the article, it only feels right to tip your hat to Carlos Carrasco. CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco suited up for the Akron Rubber Ducks on Monday, Aug. 19. He made his MLB debut with the Cleveland Indians in 2009. He averaged 97.11 mph on his fastball on July 7 against the New York Yankees, and he averaged 97.72 mph on Friday against the Astros. Loaisiga has Carrasco beat with fastball velocity by a healthy 3 mph, and Carrasco has a slider that Loaisiga lacks. That was the season diagnosed, and spent months recovering before making a return to the bullpen. Henry Still Going Deep 2/27/2018 (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire) I recently examined the extreme curveball infatuation the current Cleveland Indians starting pitching rotation has. September 5, 2012: sent RHP Carlos Carrasco on a rehab assignment to Akron Aeros. The good news, the usage of the sinker continues to drop and could be non-existent going forward. I hope the slider’s concern didn’t scare anyone off because there is another noteworthy breaking ball in the mix. He throws the four-seam 36.1 percent of the time, the sinker 12.7 percent. Kluber threw 30 pitches, including all of his off-speed stuff. So you ask, why throw them at all? The sinker is a much tougher pitch to nail down given the small sample size of 2020, and it was only utilized 5.4% of the time. The changeup is easily his best pitch and really among the better ones in the game. Carlos Carrasco . 1 strikeout. The Four-seam fastball(4SFB) was thrown nearly 35% of the time in 2020. 1 inning. The place to put this pitch is just out of the zone and make batters chase. Listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 224 pounds, he throws and bats right-handed. In 2019, Carrasco was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia and battled back to finish the season on the mound. The four-seam fastball is responsible for a majority. Age: 34. Much like all sinkers thrown in the MLB, they don’t generate much in the swing and miss category and get hit pretty hard. Bats/Throws: R/R. March 15, 2012: Cleveland Indians placed RHP Carlos Carrasco on the 60-day disabled list. We’ll be adding more content from now right up until Opening Day! Don’t forget to add that the Mets are projected to be a much better team than Cleveland, and we could see an even higher win total. Your email address will not be published. Throughout the course of Carrasco’s career, the slider has racked up more strikeouts than any other pitch year after year. Groundballs-there was a 75% ground ball rate attached to all balls hit in play. (via @MandyBell02)#CookieStrongpic.twitter.com/xJTlMyBBKv. The home runs have plagued Carrasco’s career quite a bit. Carlos Carrasco roster status changed by Cleveland Indians. Week Four Two-Start Pitchers: Who Can I Trust? Sports 2021 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: ADP fallers Dinelson Lamet, Carlos Carrasco worth avoiding? The projections put Carrasco at 174 IP with a 3.88 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 193 strikeouts. What makes the changeup so effective is the 33 inches of vertical drop, which is 13% better than other changeups thrown at a similar 87 mph. The slider may get all the love because it shows up as the main strikeout pitch, but changeup is foolish. The new home ballpark is quite spacious and could lend a hand to the pesky home run problem as well. Before then, Carrasco relied mostly on his fastball and changeup combo, while only mixing in his slider about 10% of the time. He was admittedly nervous at first, but said after his first-pitch he was ‘back to normal’. His gradually declining fastball velocity presents an additional worry, and that’s what should keep him out of the top-20 SP ranks, but I see this as a potential buying opportunity. With an average velocity of 93.6-mph, it’s not the electric speed to blow it by hitters. We don’t want the model to project Kyle Hendricks’ fastball as a good changeup based on his “stuff” metrics, for example. CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco suited up for the Akron Rubber Ducks on Monday, Aug. 19. Required fields are marked *. Fastball. Pitchers generally base their arsenals on the quality and characteristics of their fastball, so knowing that base is important. The fastball dummy variable is also important due to the amount of heterogeneity in fastballs. But with Carlos Carrasco now a Met it seems logical that 25-year-old Cal Quantrill will be a full-time starting pitcher for Cleveland next year. CLEVELAND -- In his last start, Carlos Carrasco said he was struggling to find himself on the mound after back-to-back outings that ended after 4 1/3 innings. It's a good list: New York Mets. Welcome back, Cookie. Hitters swung at the pitch thirteen times but only whiffed on it once. Carrasco's changeup includes fading action against lefties and he can throw it with variations in its velocity. He talked about his first time back after the game: Initially, the Tribe announced that Carrasco was “stepping away from baseball” to address an undisclosed blood condition. It was later revealed that the starting pitcher was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a treatable form of leukemia. Lastly, we will glance at his 2021 outlook and if the draft day price justifies the selection. He received a standing ovation from the fans in the stadium. Unlike most rotation conversions, he’s maintained that velocity since returning to starting. When he is commanding the pitch just outside the zone, it is getting a 29.8% CSW and sits in elite company with Devin Williams(35.2%), Kenta Maeda(33.5%), and Zac Gallen(28.7%). The lone blip, which could lead to some recency bias, is 2019. Instead, Carlos finished the shortened season with 68 innings pitched, sparkling 2.91 ERA and 82 strikeouts. He’ll play Thursday as well, as he eases his way back into rotation. There is some slight concern on my part, as the SwStr% has continued to tumble as he gets older. The road to recovery was most certainly not easy, and there were likely times of doubt, but his strong character and persistence shined. Team: New York Mets (majors, 10-day IL) Born: March 21, 1987 in Barquisimeto, Venezuela ve High School: Liceo Federico Carmona (Barquisimeto, Venezuela) Debut: September 1, 2009 (Age 22-164d, 17,256th in MLB history) vs. DET 3.0 IP, 9 H, 3 SO, 3 BB, 6 ER, L Carlos Luis Carrasco, nicknamed "Cookie", is a Venezuelan-born American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. Just two and a half months ago, @Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco was diagnosed with Leukemia. 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