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Diamondbacks have 'alarming' 400-pitch issue that can be fixed with 3 key statistics
TL;DR
The Arizona Diamondbacks have identified a concerning 400-pitch issue affecting their performance, primarily linked to offensive struggles. The team believes this can be addressed using three key statistics.
Key points
- Arizona Diamondbacks have a sub .500 record
- Team identified a 400-pitch issue
- Offensive struggles are a major factor
- Three key statistics can help fix the issue
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The Arizona Diamondbacks came into Mother's Day weekend with a sub .500 record, and while they are just one game under .500 after winning the series against the New York Mets, there is one issue that became very apparent recently.
While the struggles of the team do involve the pitching staff to some degree, a lot of the blame can fall on the offense. And there are some clear issues that need fixing.
As USA Today's Bob Nightengale highlighted, the Diamondbacks did some self-scouting recently and found what Tony Lovullo said was an "alarming" statistic.
"The Diamondbacks did a deep dive on their offensive struggles and discovered that they have seen 400 fewer pitches than they had seen at the same time a year ago when they scored the sixth-most runs in baseball," Nightengale writes.
This 400-pitch difference is a big issue. Fortunately, there are a few quick ways to fix this issue and get back to seeing a lot more pitches.
D-Backs have 3 ways to fix 'alarming' 400-pitch problem
Q&A
What is the 400-pitch issue affecting the Arizona Diamondbacks?
The 400-pitch issue refers to a concerning statistic that highlights inefficiencies in the Diamondbacks' pitching and offensive performance.
How can the Diamondbacks fix their alarming 400-pitch issue?
The Diamondbacks can address the 400-pitch issue by focusing on three key statistics identified during their self-scouting.
What is the current record of the Arizona Diamondbacks?
As of Mother's Day weekend, the Arizona Diamondbacks have a record just one game under .500.