Tag: Brady Singer

Royals’ Brady Singer goes off on umpire Angel Hernandez after a roller-coaster inning of weird calls

Here we go again.

Normally, when we post about umpire Angel Hernandez, it’s because he screwed up a call or two during an MLB game and fans are roasting him on Twitter.

In this case, I’m going to say that I don’t think this is all on Hernandez. But it’s sort of like a running back who’s known to fumble — managers and players are already primed to argue and be angry because Hernandez is involved.

Here, we have a whole inning full of calls. It started with a pitch in Wednesday’s Cleveland 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals that Hernandez said hit Jose Ramirez. Upon a challenge from the Royals, it was somehow upheld even though the pitch looked like it didn’t hit him.

Then, with two runners on, Royals pitcher Brady Singer tried to pick off Ramirez … but Hernandez called him for a balk. Everyone went off, Royals pitching coach Cal Eldred and manager Mike Matheny got tossed … and when the inning was over, Singer was furious at Hernandez and also was ejected.

Watch the whole sequence here:

 

Yikes. Again, even if Hernandez wasn’t completely at fault — although you may not agree it was a balk — it’s still not great!!

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Here’s a look at all nine former Florida Gators included on MLB opening day rosters

A look at all nine former Florida Gators baseball players who were included on their respective teams’ MLB roster for opening day 2021.

Major League Baseball’s opening day is here and this time around it looks like the boys of summer will play out their full schedule, COVID allowing. As such, it is time to take a look at our beloved Florida Gators alumni competing in the world’s greatest collection of baseball players.

Kicking off 2021, UF has nine former players listed on MLB opening day rosters, though one alumnus finds himself on the injured list to start the season. The other eight include a home run champion, a few grizzled veterans, a highly-touted pitcher and a member of the national championship making his major league debut.

Below, you can find all nine former Florida Gators baseball players who made the 2021 opening day roster for their respective teams.

Former Gator Brady Singer shuts down Tigers, continues ascent in majors

Pitcher Brady Singer appears to be quickly maturing in the big leagues thanks to the trial-by-fire offered by the floundering Royals.

Brady Singer is a name that any Florida Gators fan should be familiar with if they have ever paid even a modicum of attention to the baseball program over the past few years. The former national championship-winning pitcher and first-round draft pick has been making waves in the majors this summer in his rookie campaign for the Kansas City Royals. Wednesday night was a glimpse at what the future holds in the bigs for the erstwhile Gators hurler.

His performance in his last start was a continuation of some recent brilliance he has displayed. After beginning his season with a 5.58 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP, giving up at least two runs in each of his first eight starts while throwing at least five innings each outing, Singer has blanked his last two opponents, nearly throwing a no-hitter in his previous start against the heavy-hitting Chicago White Sox and then shutting out the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.

His latest triumph was a result of six innings of two-hit ball, in which he gave up a single walk while striking out eight hitters. His efforts these past two games lowered his numbers to a much more respectable 4.14 ERA and and impressive 1.18 WHIP with 52 strikeouts over 54 1/3 innings pitches. Maybe more importantly, he just looked good out on the mound with command over his three-pitch arsenal consisting of a four-seam fastball, a slider and a changeup — all plus pitches.

Singer appears to be quickly maturing in the big leagues thanks to the trial-by-fire offered by the floundering Royals. Hopefully, the former Gator will continue his meteoric ascent in pro ball for the pride of the Gator Nation.

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