Observation regarding Hjelle

[ulismyman]

Why cant he help out more than one day a week?? Especially when he is having an off outing and only lasts 4 or 5 innings on a friday night?? Why cant he pitch an inning on a sunday or following tuesday when we need an out or two...thoughts?

 

[Comebakatz3]

He has thrown almost 80 innings this year. I imagine that that's enough strain on his arm and it's much better to have him rest. If we are desperate in the post season you might see him stretch that, but no reason to otherwise.

 

[sluggercatfan]

Why cant he help out more than one day a week?? Especially when he is having an off outing and only lasts 4 or 5 innings on a friday night?? Why cant he pitch an inning on a sunday or following tuesday when we need an out or two...thoughts?

Excellent question... something I guess the coaches would have to answer, especially since its the end of the season and we need all hands on deck because every win being so vital.

 

[STUCKNBIG10]

He's regularly pitching 80-110 pitches on Friday night. You won't see him "helping out" on other days unless we're in a desperate situation trying to win a regional or a super.

 

[bigbluegrog]

Why cant he help out more than one day a week?? Especially when he is having an off outing and only lasts 4 or 5 innings on a friday night?? Why cant he pitch an inning on a sunday or following tuesday when we need an out or two...thoughts?

If my memory is correct, I think he did exactly that last year during the regional at the Cliff. Wouldn't be surprised to see him do it again this year if the need is there.

 

[Pickle_Rick]

After he was relieved last night the camera showed him pushing his arm up against a wall as if he had a dislocated shoulder. I imagine that Sean is pushing his limits as it is.

 

[GGCAT]

Was at game last night and he just didn't look right from the first batter. Velocity seemed down and just didn't seem to have the confidence in his pitches that he does in most starts.

Not saying he was / is injured and could just be labeled an off night....but kudos to him for gutting out 7 innings because he didn't look he would be around for 4 early on.

 

[Comebakatz3]

After he was relieved last night the camera showed him pushing his arm up against a wall as if he had a dislocated shoulder. I imagine that Sean is pushing his limits as it is.

Typically they go stretch out after a game before getting iced. I don't think that was anything.

 

[Comebakatz3]

Was at game last night and he just didn't look right from the first batter. Velocity seemed down and just didn't seem to have the confidence in his pitches that he does in most starts.

Not saying he was / is injured and could just be labeled an off night....but kudos to him for gutting out 7 innings because he didn't look he would be around for 4 early on.

Just an off night I think. Couldn't locate a fastball to save his life and had to rely heavily on breaking pitches. Hjelle doesn't have a lot of pitches, so struggling to throw one as important as the fastball really hurts.

 

[Old_Red]

Typically they go stretch out after a game before getting iced. I don't think that was anything.

I push against a wall to stretch out my shoulder to break up scar tissue because I can get adhesive capsulitis if I don't. Works pretty well. He could have a frayed rotator like I do or, more likely, it is preventative.