The article discusses pitcher Holmes' performance metrics, particularly his split statistics between different time-through-the-order (TTO) situations. While his initial performance indicates a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio, he struggles notably in later innings. The author urges the Braves to leverage the remaining season to experiment with Holmes, rather than adhere to outdated player usage strategies. This approach could foster improvements in Holmes' performance while also potentially reshaping the organization's mindset toward innovative player management.
Holmes had a 3/2 K/BB ratio through nine batters yesterday, and ended with a 9/3 K/BB ratio overall, so yesterday wasn't the problem.
The Braves have nothing to lose by letting Holmes play out the string. Maybe he figures out some trick to improve his 2TTO stuff.
It's not like they have anything to lose, and maybe that's a step in getting the organization comfortable with using players in a way that helps them succeed.
This is the right time for the organization to stop acting like player usage and roles are exactly the same as they've been for decades.
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