Astros (Javier) vs Blue Jays (Gausman): 9/11/25, 3:07pm

[neverbeenhere]

wow, is Gausman gonna pee in the little cup? 

[Brownie19]

10 minutes ago, Omar said:

Buck doesn't understand ops+

Shulman let it pass.

shocking

[Laika]

2 hours ago, Terminator said:

I also wonder if the Jays are working under some interesting theories regarding their pinch hitters.

Pinch hitting is hard and it seems like most players take a big hit in production when they do it. 

It might make sense to use batters who can simply put the ball in play and try to get some BABIP luck.

Maybe that's why the Jays pinch hit with IKF, Straw, France, etc. since they don't strike out much.

SSS alert (always will be when it comes to pinch hitting), but:

• IKF has a 134 wRC+ in 30 pinch hit plate appearances
• Schneider has a 27 wRC+ in 32 PAs

 

okay but somebody give IKF the memo because I believe he has struck out looking in important spots twice now lol 

[Jesusindashed]

Gausman is a f***ing beast. This could have been a sweep f***ing Hoffman.

 

Barger is having better ABs again

[Laika]

1 hour ago, mphenhef said:

Late inning relievers usually throw gas.  IKF is one of the best in the league against velo.  It makes sense.

prove this please lol

vs. Power/Finesse Pitchers

 

I	Split	G	GS	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS	TB	GDP	HBP	SH	SF	IBB	ROE	BAbip	tOPS+
	vs. Power	464		808	723		180	25	2	10	66			60	161	.249	.320	.331	.651	239	24	18	3	4	2	10	.306	98
	vs. avg.P/F	550		1203	1112		307	43	8	17	110			65	190	.276	.321	.375	.696	417	29	12	7	7	1	10	.318	111
	vs. Finesse	534		1343	1258		325	62	6	8	109			55	176	.258	.297	.336	.633	423	33	16	9	5	2	12	.294	92

[neverbeenhere]

lately Barger appears to be more patient and doesn't look to show those wild swings 

[Jaysman]

7 minutes ago, G-Snarls said:

He's only at 63 pitches too 

 

He could go 7-8

Keeping the game away from the bullpen for as long as possible is the safer option right now.

[Jesusindashed]

lol Clement 

[Jays24]

Gausman has gotta be the best signing of the Shatkins era right?

[Jesusindashed]

Big dick energy from Gausman

[Orgfiller]

Gausman is pitching like an absolute ace right now. Best time for him to be at the top of his game.

[Jaysman]

Wow, Gausman is just getting nastier as this game goes on, I’ll take this Kevin Gausman in the post season, thank you!

[Vancouverite]

Just now, Jays24 said:

Gausman has gotta be the best signing of the Shatkins era right?

Toss up in my opinion with Springer. I feel Springer brings more behind the scenes.

[Jays24]

We might get a complete game tonight folks... this is like the modern day no hitter lol.

[John_Havok]

Just now, Jays24 said:

Gausman has gotta be the best signing of the Shatkins era right?

From a pure FA standpoint... yeah, between him and Springer. 

Clement on a minor league deal is pretty good too though. 

[G-Snarls]

Damn

Is Gausman EVER peaking at a great time

[Omar]

possible cg for Gausman?

[Orgfiller]

3 minutes ago, Jays24 said:

Gausman has gotta be the best signing of the Shatkins era right?

For a non 1-year deal probably. Ray and Semien were insane value deals, but it's much harder to hit on a multi-year deal, particularly a $100M+ contract.

[Jays24]

1 minute ago, Vancouverite said:

Toss up in my opinion with Springer. I feel Springer brings more behind the scenes.

Springer was pretty bad for the past 2 years.  Gausman has mostly been a stud his entire time here. 

[Jaysman]

2 minutes ago, Jays24 said:

We might get a complete game tonight folks... this is like the modern day no hitter lol.

Shh 🤐 Don’t jinx it - JS will be in a cold sweat and take Gausman out for anything against him hit over 40mph.

[Big_Walleye]

Just now, Omar said:

possible cg for Gausman?

He would need a quick 8th.

[Vancouverite]

If jays win today, if they can just go .500 rest of season after today, than for Yankees or Red Soxs would have to go

Yankees - 13 - 4

Red Soxs - 12 - 3

to overtake us in the division as we owe the tie breaker

Red Soxs and Yankees are facing each other for 3 games starting tomorrow, hoping for a 2-1 series (no sweeps).

I feel pretty good about our chances of winning the division, going 13-4 / 12-3 is no easy feet even if Yankees/Red Sox schedule is soft down the stretch. 

[Jaysman]

Our offence just want to go home now, quick outs, “over to you Kev”

[Stangstag]

1 minute ago, Vancouverite said:

If jays win today, if they can just go .500 rest of season after today, than for Yankees or Red Soxs would have to go

Yankees - 13 - 4

Red Soxs - 12 - 3

to overtake us in the division as we owe the tie breaker

Red Soxs and Yankees are facing each other for 3 games starting tomorrow, hoping for a 2-1 series (no sweeps).

I feel pretty good about our chances of winning the division, going 13-4 / 12-3 is no easy feet even if Yankees/Red Sox schedule is soft down the stretch. 

Im honestly not looking forward to those 7 remaining games against Tampa. Caminero might hit 50 just because of us lol

[Jaysman]

2 minutes ago, Vancouverite said:

If jays win today, if they can just go .500 rest of season after today, than for Yankees or Red Soxs would have to go

Yankees - 13 - 4

Red Soxs - 12 - 3

to overtake us in the division as we owe the tie breaker

Red Soxs and Yankees are facing each other for 3 games starting tomorrow, hoping for a 2-1 series (no sweeps).

I feel pretty good about our chances of winning the division, going 13-4 / 12-3 is no easy feet even if Yankees/Red Sox schedule is soft down the stretch. 

It feels closer than this though, doesn’t it? I was wondering whether the Yankees sweeping the Red Sox helps put Boston out of it, given we still have to play them. But ultimately probably better 2-1 Yankees and we win against Red Sox.

[Vancouverite]

5 minutes ago, Jays24 said:

Springer was pretty bad for the past 2 years.  Gausman has mostly been a stud his entire time here. 

2024 i agree with you on Springer but, 2023 he was ok.

I dunno though, feels like George Springer signing here is what Toronto on the map with free agents. Don't think we'd have Gausman if springer draft.

The indirect benefits that Springer brought to this organization are understated if you ask me.

[BatFlip]

Gausman beastin' out there.

[Big_Walleye]

2 minutes ago, Stangstag said:

Im honestly not looking forward to those 7 remaining games against Tampa. Caminero might hit 50 just because of us lol

They've stumbled lately.  Best case scenario is they're out of contention and disinterested by the time the Jays play them

[glory]

Gausman reverting back to ace mode. Love to see it. 

[Jays24]

Gausman telling everyone to hold off on the "Bieber is the ace" of the staff comments lol