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About Harry PavlidisHarry Pavlidis is a baseball analyst and writer in Chicago, IL. A native of New Jersey and a graduate of Syracuse University, Harry can frequently be found in Section 433 of Wrigley Field.Note: This page displays up to 100 articles at a time. To view a subset of a writer's work, click on one of the following years: 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Harry Pavlidis's ArticlesClick here to view an RSS feed of this writer's articles. None nastier than KimbrelFebruary 10, 2012Cliff Lee and the four-seam fastballJanuary 27, 2012The anticipated return of Wainwright’s curveballJanuary 25, 2012We will not call this “Decisions brewing”December 01, 2011Nor we will use a lame hops-and-barley metaphor for creating the right mix for 2012. Brewer NLDS PreviewSeptember 27, 2011Looking at the freshly minted NL Central champs NL Central: Brew Crew cruisingAugust 29, 2011This once-hot division battle has cooled completely Surprise centralJuly 18, 2011The National League Central is a four-team battle. (Plus PITCH-f/x team performance) THT Live: Hot HollandJuly 15, 20112011 Futures Game PITCHf/xJuly 12, 2011A bounty of PITCHf/x from the prospects in Phoenix. THT Live: Humber’s slider fascinationJune 26, 2011NL Central: Mostly, the arms hold formJune 06, 2011Pitching woes and wows. THT Live: Lance Lynn debuts for St. LouisJune 03, 2011THT Live: Marmol worriesJune 01, 2011Updated benchmarks for pitch typesMay 10, 2011It's been a year—time for new PITCHf/x-based benchmarks. THT Live: Broxton’s dipMay 05, 2011THT Live: Chapman fine and dandyApril 19, 2011THT Live: Concern over Chapman’s velocityApril 14, 2011THT Live: When did Mat Latos get hurt?March 29, 2011Five questions: Cincinnati RedsMarch 25, 2011The division champs figure to be a major player again in the NL Central. THT Live: Neftali’s new pitchMarch 10, 2011THT Live: Ripples from WainwrightFebruary 23, 2011An uncertain aceFebruary 15, 2011Would you part ways with Francisco Liriano? Has Kyle Drabek arrived?February 08, 2011What's in store for the Toronto top prospect. Garza’s trip from Fresno to ChicagoJanuary 18, 2011Harry Pavlidis examines Matt Garza's prospects in the major leagues. Adjusting minor league ratesJanuary 07, 2011A glimpse into some detailed research on conversion factors. THT Live: Baseball didn’t suck in 2010December 22, 2010Zack Greinke and changeDecember 22, 2010Becoming a Brewer is just another change. THT Live: Fresh fish for the bullpenNovember 15, 2010THT Live: Did the Braves have a cow over Kawakami?November 14, 20102011 free agent closersNovember 09, 2010Nine possibilities, not for the faint of heart or thin of wallet. Fast tracking in ArizonaNovember 02, 2010The bluest of blue chips ... Slighting WeaverOctober 26, 2010Cy Young ballots probably won't include Jered's name. THT Live: The Doctor’s medicineOctober 06, 2010It makes sense to me, I must regressAugust 24, 2010Batted balls, reliability and measuring pitchers. Arms on the move, part twoAugust 06, 2010From Nats to Yanks, we complete our look at the pitchers traded last week. Arms on the move, part oneAugust 03, 2010Running down the pitchers who changed teams at the non-waiver trade deadline. THT Live: Measures of Qualls-ityJuly 31, 2010Halftime in the NL equals surprisesJuly 16, 2010Who saw it coming? The Braves, the Reds, the Padres. THT Live: Heat from the Futures GameJuly 15, 2010Future lefties PITCHf/xJuly 13, 2010A look at the five left-handed pitchers from the 2010 Futures Game. Hamels’ consequencesJuly 07, 2010A look at the possible impact of adding and dropping pitches. Hamels’ ChoiceJuly 05, 2010From three pitches to five to ... three? Jered WeaverJune 22, 2010How did Jered Weaver become an even better pitcher? Randy Wells’ struggles from the stretchJune 15, 2010What did his pitching coach find? THT Live: Denorfia’s scrambleMay 27, 2010THT Live: Benchmarks: Updates on Chase and WatchMay 25, 2010Benchmarks for pitch typesMay 11, 2010How do different pitches measure up? Luis Atilano’s pathsApril 27, 2010A rookie's road to the majors and his PITCHf/x flights. Rookies in the rotationApril 21, 2010Seven teams included a rookie in their 2010 Opening Day roster. THT Live: Friday night LeakeApril 16, 2010Check-up: 2009 Rule 5 picksApril 06, 2010Only the few survive in the majors From the first round to the Cactus LeagueMarch 30, 2010PITCHf/x check-ins on four 2009 first-round picks Will Kasey Kiker make it?March 16, 2010The Rangers' 2006 top pick is still looking to make his mark. THT Live: A note on minor league ground ball ratesMarch 09, 2010THT Live: Madison Bumgarner’s missing velocityMarch 03, 2010Blue Jays closer battle has Chicago flavorMarch 02, 2010Toronto is choosing among three relievers with ties to the North Siders Minor issues in the airFebruary 23, 2010What's a line drive? It depends on your perspective. Carlos Zambrano and the cut fastballFebruary 19, 2010Did the Big Z just drop his best pitch? Advancing by groundFebruary 02, 2010If not a ground ball, what? Best stuff of the 2009 rookiesJanuary 19, 2010A look back at the class of 2009 via PITCHf/x Pitching prospects who might be keepersJanuary 05, 2010These 29 have the right markings. Eight of a kind, three of a kindDecember 29, 2009Harry tests his bias, and likes the results. Mostly. Rich Harden by groundDecember 22, 2009Will Harden's relationship with the worm burner change in Texas? Searching the Arizona Fall League for Rule 5 pitchersDecember 08, 2009The AFL gave us some blue chippers, but also some dark horses. The declines of Lowe and SaitoDecember 01, 2009Two ex-Dodgers have gone from great to just good—so far. Andrew Bailey PITCHf/xNovember 17, 2009The 2009 AL Rookie of the Year scouted—digitally. Four more from the Arizona Fall LeagueNovember 10, 2009It's not all about No. 1. Four other top 2009 draft picks went from amateur ball to pitching in the AFL. Stephen Strasburg’s AFL SurpriseNovember 03, 2009Was it the pitcher or the park? Wasted patience on Brad LidgeSeptember 29, 2009The waiting wasn't it worth it for the Phillies Gil Meche’s fastballSeptember 22, 2009Is Gil Meche's fastball the root of his struggles? Batted balls and cheeseSeptember 15, 2009Another look at batted ball classifications—Gameday's soft and sharp. Park effects and batted ball typesSeptember 01, 2009Gameday relies on stringers to classify batted balls. How consistent are they? The best pitchers hardly anyone knowsAugust 25, 2009Sports Illustrated named its top set-up men of 2009. We take a closer look. More or less about groundersAugust 18, 2009Six players "improved" their groundball rates in 2009. Two saw it happen without an actual improvement in performance. The ways of Kerry WoodAugust 11, 2009With a new uniform in 2009, he took a new approach to his job. A fine rookie: Randy WellsAugust 04, 2009The Cubs have a shot at back-to-back Rookies of the Year, thanks to the Blue Jays. Brian Bannister’s new approachJuly 28, 2009Royals starter looks at PITCHf/x, understands it, and, best of all, applies it. Batted ball insanityJuly 21, 2009If repeating the same actions and expecting a different outcome is a definition of insanity, then baseball is crazy. A view from the Sportvision Baseball SummitJuly 14, 2009We can no longer call these events PITCHf/x Summits—they are BASEBALLf/x Summits Getting closer to park adjustments for PITCHf/xJuly 07, 2009Some challenges that can affect pitch classification and analysis. Carl Pavano and the inside sinkerJune 23, 2009Carl Pavano, up until a recent injury, has been having a decent season. What's up? Or, what's in? Johan Santana’s blister and the rub of PITCHf/xJune 16, 2009Johan Santana has (or had) a blister, and his pitching coach says it has affected his fastball. Checking that out with PITCHf/x seems easy enough, but therein lies the rub. An early look at HITf/xJune 09, 2009Sportvision has released April's HITf/x data in advance of the 2009 PITCHf/x Summit. Here's a first pass through the data. Downward LidgeJune 02, 2009A subtle shift in pitch locations has come with a bigger shift in results for Brad Lidge. Working the outside edgeMay 27, 2009Not many pitchers work the outside edge on both left- and right-handed hitters. Some who do may want to reconsider. The return of Rich HillMay 19, 2009Rich Hill's journey from Chicago to Baltimore was a rough one, but his debut as Oriole yielded a satisfying but unspectacular win. PITCHf/x profile: Yovani GallardoMay 12, 2009Milwaukee puts its rotation in line beyond a talented young man. Team Corey vs. Team GeoffMay 05, 2009High ball swingers and low ball swingers—and those who swing at both. Or neither. Does this conversion thing work? Joakim Soria (Part 2)April 28, 2009From the moot point department, a look at closers who moved into the rotation. Starter or reliever? Joakim Soria (Part 1)April 21, 2009Should the Royals convert their closer to a starter? The two sides of the Cubs Rule 5 coinApril 15, 2009A PITCHf/x profile of two Rule 5 picks—Donald Veal and David Patton. Inside Gameday 2009April 07, 2009A look at the new bells and whistles in Gameday—and what's coming next. PITCHf/x profiles: Shairon Martis and Nick AdenhartMarch 31, 2009A pair of 22-year-old rookies have landed in the fourth slots of the Angels' and Nationals' rotations. | ||||