Carlos Rodón vs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ALDS Game 3

Here’s a breakdown of the key points from the text, explaining why ‍Vladimir Guerrero Jr.seems to have a significant advantage against pitcher Carlos Rodón:

* Guerrero’s⁤ Bat Speed: Guerrero gets ‍his bat speed very high against Rodón (79 mph), ranking⁢ Rodón among the pitchers Guerrero⁢ faces who elicit the fastest‍ bat speeds from⁢ him. This is significant because when Guerrero’s bat speed is 79 mph or higher, he’s a much more dangerous hitter (.363 average, .708 slugging).
* Zero Strikeouts: In 38 career plate appearances against Rodón, Guerrero has zero strikeouts. he also rarely misses (only one swing-and-miss against Littell, who also induces fast swings from Guerrero).This suggests ‍Guerrero consistently‍ makes contact and puts the ball in play.
* Comparison to Other Pitchers: The text highlights that Guerrero has similar success against pitchers like ⁤Seymour and Littell, who ⁢also generate high bat‍ speeds from him. ⁤ Thes pitchers also struggle to strike him out.
* Rodón’s Usual Approach: Rodón typically gets strikeouts against right-handed hitters with his slider and changeup.
* Guerrero’s Discipline: Guerrero doesn’t chase⁤ those pitches. He’s selective and doesn’t swing ⁣at pitches outside the strike zone, which prevents Rodón from getting those typical strikeouts.

In essence, the article argues that Guerrero sees Rodón’s ‍pitches well, gets his ⁢bat speed up, and doesn’t fall for⁢ Rodón’s ⁤usual strikeout pitches, making him a‍ especially challenging matchup for the pitcher. The data suggests ⁤guerrero is unusually comfortable and effective against Rodón.