The Chicago White Sox have appointed Zach Bove as their new pitching coach, replacing the outgoing Ethan Katz whose contract was not renewed. Bove comes to the Sox after spending three seasons at the Royals, where he played a crucial role in shaping the team's pitching strategy and helping them control the running game.
According to General Manager Chris Getz, the White Sox' current pitching staff showed improvement last season but fell short of establishing a system that can sustain their young arms over a full 162-game season. With several fresh faces expected to join the major league club next year, Getz emphasized the importance of creating an environment that fosters growth and transition for these newcomers.
Bove's experience at the Royals was seen as a major selling point by Getz, who cited his success in controlling the running game. However, the manager also acknowledged the team's ongoing struggles with consistency, pointing out that they've had stretches of brilliance but have yet to establish a winning formula. With a revamped pitching staff and some key additions on the horizon, the White Sox are now looking to tighten up their pitching and turn their focus towards long-term success.
The Royals' pitching staff has set an impressive benchmark for Bove, finishing sixth in the majors with an ERA of 3.73 last season. Rookie Noah Cameron was a standout performer, notching nine wins and posting a 2.99 ERA over 138 innings pitched.
According to General Manager Chris Getz, the White Sox' current pitching staff showed improvement last season but fell short of establishing a system that can sustain their young arms over a full 162-game season. With several fresh faces expected to join the major league club next year, Getz emphasized the importance of creating an environment that fosters growth and transition for these newcomers.
Bove's experience at the Royals was seen as a major selling point by Getz, who cited his success in controlling the running game. However, the manager also acknowledged the team's ongoing struggles with consistency, pointing out that they've had stretches of brilliance but have yet to establish a winning formula. With a revamped pitching staff and some key additions on the horizon, the White Sox are now looking to tighten up their pitching and turn their focus towards long-term success.
The Royals' pitching staff has set an impressive benchmark for Bove, finishing sixth in the majors with an ERA of 3.73 last season. Rookie Noah Cameron was a standout performer, notching nine wins and posting a 2.99 ERA over 138 innings pitched.
... I mean Zach Bove seems like a solid pick from what I've seen so far. The fact that he was able to help the Royals improve their control of the running game is pretty impressive. But at the same time, I'm a bit worried that they might be relying too much on him to fix some major issues 
... like consistency and winning formulas. Still, with all these new faces coming in next year, maybe it's just what the Sox need to shake things up 
... fingers crossed for '25! 
, I think he's gonna be the one to fix all their problems lol. I mean, they've been struggling with consistency for years now and I don't see how someone new is just gonna magically make it better... like, what's the magic formula or something? And don't even get me started on the ERA of 3.73 being a benchmark for success, that's pretty mediocre if you ask me 
. The Royals were probably just playing small ball and trying to make up for lack of offense, I'm not convinced Bove's gonna come in and revolutionize their pitching strategy or anything...
The Royals' team last season was actually pretty impressive, though - 3.73 ERA is no joke! 
I'm intrigued by Bove's experience with controlling the running game, but at the same time, consistency has been an issue for them. Like, they can have these epic stretches of brilliance and then... boom. 
Can't say I'm sold on this move yet, but fingers crossed it works out?
gonna be interesting seeing how sox pitching staff pans out next season 
to fine tune their strategy. seems like they're gonna rely heavily on Bove's expertise at Royals, but what about the young arms? gonna be tough for them to adapt fast enough 
he helped control the running game and all that jazz. but what really gets me is how they're trying to revamp the whole pitching staff 
like, if you've had problems in the past why fix it now? 
gotta see how this plays out, hope they can actually get some wins 
zeach bove seems like a solid pick, especially with his experience at the royals. but gotta say, chicago white sox are always kinda unpredictable... they've got some talented young arms coming in next year, and with a revamped staff, maybe we'll see some consistency. 
i'm curious to see how they tackle the running game - it's been a struggle for them lately. 
what do u think about noah cameron? he sounds like a promising rookie 
. The ERA at the Royals was pretty sweet tho, 3.73 is no joke! Maybe Bove can bring some magic to South Side 
. Maybe this move will be the spark the Sox need to become a contender in the future 
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. And let's not forget about Noah Cameron, dude's got some serious skills, I'm rooting for him big time!!! 
! I mean, think about it, they're trying to create an environment where their young arms can thrive and all that jazz. It's like, totally making sense, right? 
. And if they can get their pitching staff together and find that winning formula, man... watch out! 
i've been trying to get into baseball for ages now btw been listening to these podcast podcasts all day err i mean week 
anyway i feel bad for ethan katz he didnt get his contract renewed lol i hope he finds a new team tho bcause he seems like a super cool guy 
zac bove came from the royals and that's a big deal cuz they had an amazing pitching staff last yr finishing 6th in the majors w/ a 3.73 era which is like woah 
now the sox are hoping to turn things around with some fresh faces joining the team next yr 
. With Bove on board, I'm hoping they'll be able to iron out those kinks and get their young arms ready for the long haul 
. Did you know that teams with a strong pitching staff tend to have a 55% chance of making the playoffs? 
. The Sox are gonna need to tighten up their pitching and make some savvy moves in free agency if they wanna stay competitive 
. I don't know about Zach Bove, he sounds alright, but it's gonna be tough for him to come in and turn this team around 
... they need consistency, not just a new coach to magic it up 
. And what about the young arms? They're supposed to be all the future of the team, but without a solid system, they'll never reach their potential 
Just kidding, sorta... but seriously, Zach Bove is coming in to help these kids grow and transition into superstars. That's what we need - more hot takes on the mound!