Smoltz and Pedro Diagnose Chris Archer's Struggles

On Monday's MLB Tonight, Hall of Famers Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz discuss Chris Archer's recent struggles and how he can turn his season around.
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[@jonathan__g]

Pedro is just awesome. He knows his stuff and gives great info about it.

[@illwill1991]

He's so good at explaining it as well. Which is extra impressive because of the language barrier. I don't know shit about pitching. But whenever I watch one of these videos I understand everything he's saying.

[@BloodoperaBlackvomit]

I love Pedro talking about pitching. Upload all of this stuff :)

[@arnola88gt]

Pedro's explanation was very good

[@kseries1981]

I could listen to Smoltz and Pedro talk about pitching all day long

[@tomcooper6108]

I'm awed at the knowledge these two have. Sometimes, just simple things that add up. So enjoyable to watch.

[@MrBaseballfan84]

Why is he not a pitching coach? He's so good at examining

[@GunsnRosesfan2012]

Job security?

[@KTF0]

He fixed Luis Severino with a similar problem and added a changeup to his arsenal. Severino looked lost and had two predictable pitches despite throwing 100 mph and wasn't hiding his arm before Pedro helped him.

[@bullshark3771]

@@KTF0 Same with what he did with Eovaldi last season, he helped him get command consistency because his front foot was landing on his heel and rolling a little putting him off balance causing pitch location to be off. He also helped with Eduardo ROdriguez this year.

[@zeroinifnite5730]

Maybe it's something he's not interested in doing. Smoltz is a commentator. Maybe at this point in their careers they'd rather just enjoy life and talk baseball.

[@josephmannix5120]

Probably because he makes 20 million a year on mlb network and brand deals and promotions

[@jimtroclus]

Love these scoutings!

[@jramirez7463]

You guys are the best with highlights

[@kylermashburn8329]

Pedro needs to be a pitching coach

[@MrJking065]

2 of the best. I hope you are listening Archer.Spez 2 starts in 2018 6 runs given up each start.

[@chrisjackson9626]

Two greats.

[@joshs5203]

Love Pedro

[@DanielA-zw6ur]

These guys...Legends

[@MrAlienware1]

Themmmm Pedro is a badddd mannnn good info Pedro ...

[@MrJking065]

Looks like Chris Archer did not take Pedros advice.he was 3 and 9 with a 5.19 ERA in 2019.

[@jamesgomez753]

Pedro's the GOAT but HOF Smoltz killed it on this one too. Wish these guys didn't have to try to cram all of their thoughts into a 5min TV segment though

[@danielsan2349]

Smoltzys suit 😂

[@rebeltvr6046]

Dude needs a fashion coach lol

[@bluebotmemes5125]

Can we have a updated one, archer is struggling even worse now.

[@neilpavao7348]

ROFLMAO

[@tava7886]

Bobby Cox called Smoltz asking for his suit back 😝

[@rebeltvr6046]

Pedro and Smoltz, two 20 game winners who were dominant in their peak.

[@coolguyponus]

2 points that HAVE to be made: 1: Why is John Smoltz's glove as big as his own torso; More importantly, thus leading me to my second point; 2: WHY TF IS ROBERT FLORES' UPPER BODY IN THAT SUIT LARGER THAN A ROIDED BARRY BONDS.

[@acruzro95]

He borrowed the suit from barry bonds

[@williaminus6545]

Archer was not keeping ball low on those hits. Watch how well he pitches in bull pen. A big difference in location.

[@justinnardine8564]

Pedro!

[@cluman1]

Smoltz needs to get his suit tailored. Very 90's with that baggy look. Pedro looks like a high end security guard with his color combination.

[@notavailable453]

When you are as good as Smoltz was, he could be discussing anything pitching related in overalls and I still wouldnt care lol

[@felixreyes3821]

Haha, so true about the suit! He can swim in that thing

[@thawkereynolds]

lol very true! Pedro it looks like they didnt tell him that they wouldnt behind a desk and he went around looking for pants until some cameraman gave him his Dockers

[@KeepItFresh02]

hahah I bet the suit was from the 90s. its probably his only suit in his closet.

[@krakenmetzger]

Pedro looks like a pimp's bodyguard

[@Will-wi7hv]

In all fairness he left a straight slider up in the zone, that's like bp

[@PullinMyOwn]

That's a big tweak for a guy like him. That's pretty good insights to notice that but he was still piping those pitches and mainly behind in the count. Hard to beat hitters that way.

[@DaaimShabazz]

You're right. Big adjustment to change that motion, but he's going to have to figure a way not to open so quickly.

[@islanders1329fan]

Pedro needs a pitching coach job

[@thomasscherrer8393]

What's amazing about this? This deGrom comp was a few years BEFORE he ascended to another level.

[@krakenmetzger]

Someone please buy John Smoltz a suit that fits

[@MrJking065]

Looks like Archer did not take their advice. 2016 9 wins 19 loses. 4.19 ERA. 2017 10 wins 12 loses 4.07. 2018 6 wins 8 loses. 4.31 ERA.2019 3 wins 9 loses.5.19 ERA. He was out of 2020 and 2021 because he had surgery. I guess he is so smart and does not need to try 2 HOF pitcher's suggestions.

[@therandomuserman]

He made this exact adjustment in 2018, didn't fix him

[@tava7886]

Looks like Smoltz stole Bobby Cox’s pants 😁

[@MrRyanxdavey]

Does Smoltz not know Pedro's name or something?

[@123alexer]

Lmfap he obv does

[@MrRyanxdavey]

It was a rhetorical question...

[@123alexer]

Ryan Davey it was a sarcastic answer then 😂

[@ReverendBenzo]

2:57

[@NYCHeavyHitz212]

I feel you. It felt weird when John didn't say Pedro's name the first time he referred to him. But he said it the second time.

[@pat_2]

He clearly didn’t watch this

[@157dodgers]

Bring Chris archer to LA rick Honeycutt will fix em up real quick

[@nohomers100]

I wouldnt be surprised if Pedro has a genius level intellect

[@zeroinifnite5730]

Archer should have listened to these masters

[@陳柏安-q5k]

command is all about release point!!!!!!!!! tom glavine is also really far glove from his chest no problem still dominate those batters all the problems about chris archer is command (release point) u dont jus get picky about his pitching mechanics,,u shiould look into his release point 0:35 is the pitch right into the middle, its about release point not about his glove 0:49 is not a bad pitches, u should say the batter hit it well , 1;02 is also right in the middle 1:30 that pitches is also right in the middle

[@RamonLopez-et6rj]

BS: Glavine showed the ball at the last minute.

[@karamazovkid71]

While playing for Montreal Pedro, over 3 consecutive starts, actually pitched 2 nine inning perfect games. But his brother Ramon had even more explosive "stuff."

[@karamazovkid71]

Go Expos!!!

[@jasonwillson9021]

archers always done that though.

[@KDogg_96]

And it only took this long for guys to notice it and take advantage of it

[@JoseDavidTorres]

Smoltz's suit is killing me. Get Pedro's stylist number. I mean, talk about saggy pants. All love but, you look like a 2005 underpaid FBI detective or something. Get some fitter clothes bro.

[@ALEJANDROGONZALEZ-hc6dy]

When you're John Smoltz, you can wear whatever the fuck you want.

[@DanielLopez-pu4hx]

You mean his stylist isn’t MC Hammer’s stylist from the early 90’s? Can’t Touch This.

[@blitzblisser5677]

let the man wear whatever the f*** he wants

[@tubenachos]

😆😆 The Fox Mulder salary

[@thorntonfamily6716]

I love Smolt'z's glove

[@johnalbertson79]

They should have these guys in uniforms during these segments. Something about the suit just looks wrong and unnatural.

[@We_Reddit]

Pedro is 100% right about Archer. But he's 100% wrong on that jacket and tie. Lol.

[@sanjuan100100]

who cares about jacket and tie ..this is no a fashion show or a red carpet .

[@Kane-ib5sn]

here's Pedro, with acclaim, and accolades getting it wrong again. watching Archer, you can assume the following: he throws hard. if he's being hit, its because his pitches are right over the center; the back catcher and him haven't been aiming at the corners during practice. and when he aims for the edges, he's missing. that is it.

[@joemartin1253]

Jason Smith yes I'm sure you pitched in the majors for 15 years!

[@Kane-ib5sn]

High definition video of Archer. Then you'd know something. Of course, if you can't be bothered to look, you'll never see anything.

[@weakbrainthrombosis]

Those pitches seem to be up and middle, and don’t seem to have much right to left or up to down movement.

[@kidcudi908]

@@joemartin1253 I think Jason win 3 cy young’s

[@MaxAttax98]

Bologna

[@KeepItFresh02]

smoltz's suit is terrible. step yo suit game up.

[@kidcudi908]

He’s white, they lack seasoning

[@serter4545]

2nd.