The 7th Beatles 15,922 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 Officially official 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryno1980 621 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Just watched his start. This guy is built like a linebacker. Deceptive arm slot. Not unhittable but works ahead and attacks. Nasty slider with big break that he used a lot against lefties. Could definitely be solid for fantasy right now. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASHLANDARROWS1992 2,324 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 1 minute ago, ryno1980 said: Just watched his start. This guy is built like a linebacker. Deceptive arm slot. Not unhittable but works ahead and attacks. Nasty slider with big break that he used a lot against lefties. Could definitely be solid for fantasy right now. tough 1st start matchup, hoping the bullpen holds up so he gets a win Quote Link to post Share on other sites
exaulz 1,145 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cdd10 1,200 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 18 minutes ago, exaulz said: he throws some smoke for sure with late movement to add! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KilloWertz 2,558 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Not the flashy debut like McKenzie, but still looks like he pitched a solid 5 innings for his debut. He could have easily went 6, which obviously would have helped make it look a bit better. Given how poor some of the high profile pitching prospects have looked initially so far this season, I guess you just have to be excited that he's up now and that things went alright. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASHLANDARROWS1992 2,324 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Looks like next open date would be vs Tampa? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyman75 5,199 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 \ 14 hours ago, cdd10 said: he throws some smoke for sure with late movement to add! Yep. He throws harder than McKenzie and has movement. I'm wondering if McKenzie is going to get tattooed eventually because I just didn't see a lot of movement on his fastball. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve9347 280 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 On 8/22/2020 at 9:09 PM, ryno1980 said: Just watched his start. This guy is built like a linebacker. Deceptive arm slot. Not unhittable but works ahead and attacks. Nasty slider with big break that he used a lot against lefties. Could definitely be solid for fantasy right now. He’s an immediate SP3 with long term SP2 upside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motown_Magic 204 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Have a day kid 🚀🚀 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotofan24 86 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 His change up was doing work, and his fastball appeared to have some good movement on it and velocity (100). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sleepysock 883 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 On 8/27/2020 at 4:38 AM, steve9347 said: He’s an immediate SP3 with long term SP2 upside. What keeps you from saying SP1 upside? That's where I would put his ceiling. In a year or two he could very well be a great stuff/great command guy, and that combination is fairly rare. ****, good stuff/good command is pretty damn rare these days. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aapox 898 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 This guy can ball. I know it's been a SS but watching him pitch is truly enjoyable thus far. He absolutely mowed the solid Rays offense today. Pumping fastballs, wiping out with changeup, slider when needed. oomph. My buddy said Sixto reminds him of a young Felix (Hernandez) - great comparison imo. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cizastro 460 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 That changeup was filthy yesterday. Kid makes it look pretty effortless to throw that much gas. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KilloWertz 2,558 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 For those, like me, who didn't get to watch this game.... He was great. His one walk wasn't even a walk, as the whole ball was in the strike zone on "ball 4", and he technically struck out 11, as the ump missed the same pitch again in the 7th.... 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smallball 517 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 If he develops a killer instinct he could be a superstar. that said his arm slot (specifically how slow his arm seems to take through his motion) could be an issue with durability 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fluffy69 51 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 22 hours ago, KilloWertz said: For those, like me, who didn't get to watch this game.... He was great. His one walk wasn't even a walk, as the whole ball was in the strike zone on "ball 4", and he technically struck out 11, as the ump missed the same pitch again in the 7th.... He was being pinched bad on the inner half vs lefties. probably cost him a couple of k's and definitely a walk. This guy has one of my favorite arms in baseball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blood Brother 1,943 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 19 hours ago, Smallball said: If he develops a killer instinct he could be a superstar. that said his arm slot (specifically how slow his arm seems to take through his motion) could be an issue with durability And he's had a history of issues. Electric stuff though so as long as he's healthy, he's gonna be a good one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST. STEVEN 4,548 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Another beaut for Senor SixTo-Midnight. 1 BB (which was not) in first 3 starts, I knew the command/control was very advanced, but he is just filling up the edges of all quadrants. This is pretty close to the ace level starter kit, not much to nitpick...he will just have to make adjustments as the league does. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve9347 280 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 His command is Bieber levels. Upside is through the ceiling. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UberRebel 580 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 (edited) I remember JoFer’s rookie season in 2013. We’re always looking for the “next [insert SP name]” and it seems ironic that the one who reminds me of JoFer is also a Marlins SP. I’m not saying that Sixto will be as good as Jose; their pitch mixes are different. But I just think this guy’s stuff is so electric to go with solid command that the ceiling is just sky high just like JF. He has 3 pitches that have ridiculous movement. That changeup to go with his high 90s fastball is unfair. If he stays healthy I think he can very easily be a top 5 SP Edited September 3, 2020 by UberRebel 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UberRebel 580 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 25 Ks and 2 BBs in his first 5 starts. I’m beginning to develop a serious fantasy crush on this guy. Someone talk me into what’s not to like about him, because I’m not seeing it and I’m worried I’m might start overvaluing him. The ceiling is just so ridiculously sky high and he is showing outstanding command of his elite stuff. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dkrocka 267 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) [...] I dont see any issues. His slider is a tad inconsistent. A 96mph sinker? Geez. When you throw 4 straight changeups and the guy strikes out... yeah, I'd say it's a good pitch. All 3 of his "offspeed" pitches are plus, can* be thrown 90+. His fastball sits 98 to 100. He has just two walks in 4 starts, and one of them was a blown call. The Felix comp is a very good one and he could be a top 5 pitcher very quickly if he can refine that bender. That is not an exaggeration [...] That good Edited September 9, 2020 by tonycpsu Removed Cool Story 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dkrocka 267 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 He was the main piece of the Realmuto deal... An all star catcher. When you have a guy who touches 100 and he begins to throw backwards, successfully, after giving up 2 home runs off it(FB) in debut... This should tell you something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rotofan24 86 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 He's got the little pedro kick out at the end of his delivery 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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