August 2, 200323 yr I found it a little odd that during all the talk around the trade deadline that the local sportswriters pretty much disregard Nate Bump as a valid option out of the bullpen for the 7th inning. Is it just that he hasn't had a lot of experience? Because after his first appearance, a tough outing against the Red Sox, he's gone 15 innings & only given up 4 runs...not too shabby. He looked great against the Astros last night, pitching the 7th and 8th. I don't know if he has the stuff or not, I know it's taken him a while to get up to majors and get his shot. But so far he's done a decent job and it looks like he's getting his chance to prove himself.
August 2, 200323 yr He is the quiet guy in the bullpen that holds it all together. goes from starters to Urbina.
August 2, 200323 yr Bump doesn't have great stuff but gets the job done. The total opposite of Almanza.
August 2, 200323 yr That's good. It's his sinker. He doesn't have a sinker... 2-seam fastball that has a lot of movement...
August 2, 200323 yr Yea he throws a 2 Seamer that moves alot but that is still considered a sinker....
August 2, 200323 yr Yea he throws a 2 Seamer that moves alot but that is still considered a sinker.... It doesn't move like a sinker. It moves like a very good 2-seam fastball should. I've never heard anybody consider it a sinker, because it doesn't look at all like one. I've heard people mistake Urbina's slider for a splitter, but never Bump's 2-seamer for a sinker...
August 2, 200323 yr Bump's two seamer is his sinker...it tends to break bats and also induces ground balls. Great for double plays!!
August 2, 200323 yr Bump's two seamer is his sinker...it tends to break bats and also induces ground balls. Great for double plays!! But it's not a sinker. It neither looks nor breaks like a sinker.
August 2, 200323 yr That's good. It's his sinker. sinker ? umm it his 2 seam fastball A 2 Seam Fast ball is a sinker....thats the Original Grip for a sinker. So Greg Maddux's fast ball is a 2 seamer and it isnt a sinker?
August 2, 200323 yr No it's considered a sinker. But technically it is a 2 seam fastball. And SportsCenter what do you know about anything? Stop posting in topics on things you don't understand.
August 2, 200323 yr A 2 Seam Fast ball is a sinker....thats the Original Grip for a sinker. So Greg Maddux's fast ball is a 2 seamer and it isnt a sinker? Exactly.
August 2, 200323 yr I'm not a pitcher, and I know AJHeat100MPH is. I don't know the grips of all the pitches. Just the basic 4-seam and curve and slider. BUT, Bump's 2-seam fastball does not break the same way a normal sinker does.
August 2, 200323 yr "And SportsCenter what do you know about anything? Stop posting in topics on things you don't understand. " :arms :arms
August 2, 200323 yr I'm not a pitcher, and I know AJHeat100MPH is. I don't know the grips of all the pitches. Just the basic 4-seam and curve and slider. BUT, Bump's 2-seam fastball does not break the same way a normal sinker does. Well, I don't know as much about pitches as pitchers would, but I'd say I know a little bit since I am a catcher. Bump's pitch isn't exactly a sinker, but it gets close. Besides, I haven't seen Pudge have to drop his glove to basket catch it the way some sinkers have to be caught.
August 2, 200323 yr Well, I don't know as much about pitches as pitchers would, but I'd say I know a little bit since I am a catcher. Bump's pitch isn't exactly a sinker, but it gets close. Besides, I haven't seen Pudge have to drop his glove to basket catch it the way some sinkers have to be caught. I am also a catcher. His 2-seam moves from the inside corner to the middle of the plate, and drops a little. Kinda like Looper's 2-seam, just not as hard.
August 2, 200323 yr Which one? this one And SportsCenter what do you know about anything? Stop posting in topics on things you don't understand.
August 2, 200323 yr this one And SportsCenter what do you know about anything? Stop posting in topics on things you don't understand. :lol :thumbup
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.