MLB In Brief: What Role Will Ricky Tiedemann Have? | Towards Greater Productivity

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What role will Ricky Tiedemann have with the Blue Jays?

The team already has some plans for him, in the short term.

What it’s like catching Ricky Tiedemann, what the 20-year-old’s learning in Blue Jays camp, and what the top prospect’s path to the majors could look like https://t.co/OJancAM2RE

—Arden Zwelling (@ArdenZwelling) March 9, 2023

Alejandra Kirk back soon

John Schneider expects to see him behind the plate next week.

Schneider expects #BlueJays C Alejandro Kirk to get behind the plate in game action early next week.

After arriving late at camp he’s been catching bullpens and hitting in the cage, going through a normal position player ramp up.

—Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) March 9, 2023

An imposing voice for the Blue Jays

Here’s how Matt Chapman became a real leader on the eve of his second season with the team.

Towards greater gaming productivity

Some statistics are staggering compared to last year, especially in terms of match times.

Spring training 2022 vs. 2023

Time of game
2022: 3:01
2023: 2:36

Runs/game
2022: 10.6
2023:11

SB attempt/game
2022: 1.6
2023: 2.4

BABIP on groundballs
2022: .235
2023: .258

Strikeout rate
2022: 23.9%
2023: 23.1%

More singles, stolen bases and runs — and 25 minutes faster.

—Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 9, 2023

A coincidence? Not so sure

Six Phillies players who played during the same era all died of brain cancer. See the cause.

There had to be a connection. 6 Phillies players have died of brain cancer. That damn turf! https://t.co/0EUMiwnRVY

— Jeremy Filosa 🎙 (@JeremyFilosa) March 7, 2023

Interesting season ahead for Bryce Harper

What role will he play with the Phillies in 2023?

Bryce Harper takesaways:

He’ll know more about his timeline after his physical today.

He hasn’t picked the brain of anyone who has had Tommy John surgery.

He misses RF but has no idea if he’ll be able to play any RF this year.

He was once anti-DH. But now “I’m all about it.” pic.twitter.com/B17220yHA9

— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) March 9, 2023

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