San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell is regaining his old form. It seems to be changing the game of the trade market.
Snell started the home game against the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park on the 28th (Korea Standard Time) and recorded two hits, two walks and 15 strikeouts in six innings.
On this day, Snell overwhelmed the opponent’s lineup by adding a four-seam fastball with an average speed of 96 miles, a big curve of 81.6 miles, and a changeup.
Colorado batters made 49 swings, but 30 of them were swings and misses. The induction rate of swings and misses reached a whopping 61%.
Snell’s 31st career double-digit strikeout since joining San Francisco.
Kyle Harrison had 11 strikeouts the previous day, followed by double-digit strikeouts in two consecutive games. It is the first time that San Francisco Giants starting pitchers have recorded double-digit strikeouts in two consecutive games since Madison Bumgarner and Drew Formarantz in June 2019. The San Francisco Giants also faced Colorado at the time.
Snell’s record of 15 strikeouts was the fourth in the Giants’ history. It was set by Gailod Perry (July 22, 1966; 15 strikeouts), Jason Schmidt (June 6, 2006; 16 strikeouts) and Tim Rinscomb (July 27, 2009).
In addition, he was recorded as the first pitcher in Major League history to play under six innings and strike out 15.
Snell, who was behind schedule for this season due to delayed contract, struggled due to injury and sluggish performance. He only had an ERA of 9.51 in the first six games of this season.
After returning from injury in early July, he came back to his old self. He has allowed two runs in 24 innings in four games in July through Tuesday’s game. He had one homer, seven walks and 30 strikeouts, which was also good.
Apart from his team, his name began to rise and fall in the trade market as he continued to be good.
Snell signed a two-year, $62 million contract with San Francisco, but added a clause that allows him to opt out a year later. If he can maintain his current form, it is enough to pay for the new team.
In an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle and other local media, Snell said, “We have to win. If we keep winning, I’m not going anywhere. At least that’s what I believe. I’ve seen crazy things, but we have to win.” 스포츠토토
