mdbw Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I don't remember seeing one off speed pitch from him tonight. After a few starts he's gonna be figured out and he has nothing in his back pocket to throw. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshFish Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I think he will be fine. Is not only a fastball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jservs7 Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I just think its the case of a rookie pitcher. Most pitchers that come into the league come in with a fast ball and 1 other pitch like a changeup or what not. Its going to be all part of the growing process. I think once Olsen realizes that pitchers are getting better at hitting his fastball, he'll work on adding more stuff and changing speeds. Sure hope he helps us big in the second half though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG Z Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I don't remember seeing one off speed pitch from him tonight.? After a few starts he's gonna be figured out and he has nothing in his back pocket to throw. What do you guys think? 840134[/snapback] He threw a couple changeups and sliders..Not his fault we lost he had a pretty good game for a second career start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark3611 Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I don't remember seeing one off speed pitch from him tonight. After a few starts he's gonna be figured out and he has nothing in his back pocket to throw. What do you guys think? 840134[/snapback] You must not have been paying much attention bro... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinsFan253 Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I think he has some decent offspeed stuff too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzdunlapj Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Even if he doesn't have alot of pitches now, he does pretty well with what he has, and he'll definitely learn more and refine what he has down the road. Look at Dontrelle...everyone thought the league had figured him out, he's done ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinsFan253 Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Even if he doesn't have alot of pitches now, he does pretty well with what he has, and he'll definitely learn more and refine what he has down the road. Look at Dontrelle...everyone thought the league had figured him out, he's done ok. 840145[/snapback] Beat me to it. I was just about to mention D-Train. :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jservs7 Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Even if he doesn't have alot of pitches now, he does pretty well with what he has, and he'll definitely learn more and refine what he has down the road. Look at Dontrelle...everyone thought the league had figured him out, he's done ok. 840145[/snapback] Beat me to it. I was just about to mention D-Train. :thumbup 840148[/snapback] Same here. Im just hoping he can refine his stuff for the post season. :mischief Especially since D-Train couldnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Nation Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 His slider is obviously his best pitch. What game are you watching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman81 Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 He threw plenty of sliders and changeups, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierremvp1 Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Olsen has looked fine in his 2 starts and one relief appearance. He appears to have good mound presence and he appears to have a lot more than just a fastball. So far so good, in fact, very good. But the guy has pitched less than 20 innings in the majors. Let's give it some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJBurnett34 Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 didnt see the game but he better be mixing his slider and changeup, the slider is his best pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Tank Frenzy Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 His slider is obviously his best pitch. What game are you watching? 840152[/snapback] That slider is NASTY ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accord Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I don't remember seeing one off speed pitch from him tonight. After a few starts he's gonna be figured out and he has nothing in his back pocket to throw. What do you guys think? 840134[/snapback] He threw a ton of offspeed pitches between 82 and 88mph and all of his strikeouts came on his nasty slider. You certainly were not watching the same Olsen as the rest of us, mabye you accidentally tuned into the Pirates game and caught Kevin Olsen pitching? :plain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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