TB 13 OAK 4
Jeff Niemann RHP Rays 8IP 8H 4R 3ER 3K
He is a 6'9" pitcher that throws on a great downward plane. He mixes four pitches, but isn't the power Strikeout pitcher you might expect from looking at him. He throws a FB(89-94) that is Above average and gets some good two seam movement; CB(72-77) is a solid 12-6 breaking pitch; SL(80-82) is average; SPLT(83) is average and uses to lefties. His lack of a true Plus off speed offering is probably the reason why he doesn't have high strike out numbers. With a large lead he threw FB exclusively. He profiles as a middle to back of the rotation starter (#3 or 4) with average command.
Sean Gallagher RHP A's 2.1IP 3H 9R 7ER 5BB 1K
He had trouble locating his offspeed pitches and was overall very unimpressive. His FB(89-92) is average to above average; SL(86-87) is average; CB(72-74) is average and CH(79-83) is a show me pitch to lefties. He is a 5th starter/AAA guy for me.
Gio Gonzalez LHP A's 3.2IP 6H 4ER 3BB 6K
He works with three pitches. FB(88-93) is average to above average; CH(83-85) is average and is a solid pitch to keep RH Hitters honest; CB(76-79) is an 11-5 breaking pitch and is an average offering. He is a solid lefty that is best suited for the pen. He can be figured out a second time through the lineup.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
COL @ PIT 5/16/09
PIT 7 COL 4
Ian Snell RHP Pirates 2IP 3H 3ER 1BB 3K
His out was cut short by a rain delay... He works with an above average FB(89-95), average SL(84-86), average CH(84-86) he throws to lefites and average CB(80-82). He left his FB in the middle of the plate that Spillborghs hit for a 2 run 2B and he left a hanging CB up that Barmes hit for a HR. I was disappointed that I wasn't able to see more of him.
Aaron Cook RHP Rockies 1.2IP 4H 4ER 1BB
His outing was also shortened by rain... He didn't impress me in his short outing. He is a sinker ball pitcher that gets a lot of movement on his FB(87-92). His SL(80-84) is average, CB(71-75) is average and he also has a CH but didn't show it in this start. I want to see him pitch again before I make any judgment.
Matt Belisle RHP Rockies 3.1 IP 1H 1ER 2K
He looks to be a decent long reliever. He works with an above average FB(91-94), average SL(83-86), average CB(68-72) and average CH(83). He throws strikes, but doesn't have the stuff to be a starter.
Sean Burnett LHP Pirates 3IP 3H 1ER 1BB 2K
He is a long reliever/ left specialist. He works with an average FB(87-91), average SL(78-82) and average CH(82-84). He throws across his body to deceive hitters (similar to B.J. Ryan). His command is below average and he was very wild at times.
Evan Meek RHP Pirates 1IP 1BB
He is a hard throwing reliever that has the stuff to one day be a closer. He worked with an above average FB(90-96); Average CB(80-81) and an above average CUT(89-91). He has some command issues, but if he works those out he could be a stud set up man or a solid reliever.
Jason Grilli RHP Rockies 0.1IP 3H 2ER
This was the worst outing I have seen of him this year. He had trouble commanding his FB and his SL looked average. He is normally a dependable middle reliever, but didn't show that in this outing.
Randy Flores LHP Rockies 1.1IP 2H 1K
He looks like a situational lefty with average stuff. His FB(88-90) is average; SL(79-83) and CB(74-76) are also average offerings.
Jesse Chavez RHP Pirates 1IP 2K
He has the best raw stuff of any pitcher I saw in this game. He has a plus FB(94-95) and an above average CH(85-86) that gets great arm side movement and he'll throw it to both lefties and righties. He also has a SL but I didn't see it in this outing. He has great stuff.
John Grabow LHP Pirates 1IP 1BB
He works with an average FB(90-91), average CH(81-84) and average SL(83-86). He is a solid reliever that can get righties and lefties out. He has average command and is a solid middle reliever/ set up man.
Manny Corpas RHP Rockies 1.1IP 1H 2K
He is a solid two pitch reliever. His FB(89-91) is average and his SL(82-83) is also average. He throws strikes and has good sink on his FB. He is a solid middle reliever.
Matt Capps RHP Pirates 1IP 1BB
He is a classic FB/SL Reliever. He throws a hard, straight FB(91-94) and a sharp SL(83). He is a solid closer.
Ian Snell RHP Pirates 2IP 3H 3ER 1BB 3K
His out was cut short by a rain delay... He works with an above average FB(89-95), average SL(84-86), average CH(84-86) he throws to lefites and average CB(80-82). He left his FB in the middle of the plate that Spillborghs hit for a 2 run 2B and he left a hanging CB up that Barmes hit for a HR. I was disappointed that I wasn't able to see more of him.
Aaron Cook RHP Rockies 1.2IP 4H 4ER 1BB
His outing was also shortened by rain... He didn't impress me in his short outing. He is a sinker ball pitcher that gets a lot of movement on his FB(87-92). His SL(80-84) is average, CB(71-75) is average and he also has a CH but didn't show it in this start. I want to see him pitch again before I make any judgment.
Matt Belisle RHP Rockies 3.1 IP 1H 1ER 2K
He looks to be a decent long reliever. He works with an above average FB(91-94), average SL(83-86), average CB(68-72) and average CH(83). He throws strikes, but doesn't have the stuff to be a starter.
Sean Burnett LHP Pirates 3IP 3H 1ER 1BB 2K
He is a long reliever/ left specialist. He works with an average FB(87-91), average SL(78-82) and average CH(82-84). He throws across his body to deceive hitters (similar to B.J. Ryan). His command is below average and he was very wild at times.
Evan Meek RHP Pirates 1IP 1BB
He is a hard throwing reliever that has the stuff to one day be a closer. He worked with an above average FB(90-96); Average CB(80-81) and an above average CUT(89-91). He has some command issues, but if he works those out he could be a stud set up man or a solid reliever.
Jason Grilli RHP Rockies 0.1IP 3H 2ER
This was the worst outing I have seen of him this year. He had trouble commanding his FB and his SL looked average. He is normally a dependable middle reliever, but didn't show that in this outing.
Randy Flores LHP Rockies 1.1IP 2H 1K
He looks like a situational lefty with average stuff. His FB(88-90) is average; SL(79-83) and CB(74-76) are also average offerings.
Jesse Chavez RHP Pirates 1IP 2K
He has the best raw stuff of any pitcher I saw in this game. He has a plus FB(94-95) and an above average CH(85-86) that gets great arm side movement and he'll throw it to both lefties and righties. He also has a SL but I didn't see it in this outing. He has great stuff.
John Grabow LHP Pirates 1IP 1BB
He works with an average FB(90-91), average CH(81-84) and average SL(83-86). He is a solid reliever that can get righties and lefties out. He has average command and is a solid middle reliever/ set up man.
Manny Corpas RHP Rockies 1.1IP 1H 2K
He is a solid two pitch reliever. His FB(89-91) is average and his SL(82-83) is also average. He throws strikes and has good sink on his FB. He is a solid middle reliever.
Matt Capps RHP Pirates 1IP 1BB
He is a classic FB/SL Reliever. He throws a hard, straight FB(91-94) and a sharp SL(83). He is a solid closer.
Score: MIN @ NYY 5/16/09
NYY 6 MIN 4 F/11
Pitchers:
Nick Blackburn RHP Twins 7.2IP 6H 4ER 3BB 4K
He battled against a very tough Yankees lineup and pitched well enough to win until he let up the tying run in the bottom of the eighth inning. He worked well mixing up his pitches, but was hit hard when he left pitches up and over the middle of the plate. He gave up a HR to Teixeira in the third off a FB. He had an solid outing, but couldn't get enough run support for the win. I still think he is a solid #3 right now and potential #2.
Joba Chamberlain RHP Yankees 6IP 3H 2ER 4BB 6K
He continues to flash Ace stuff, but has not yet harnessed his command issues. In order for him to live up to that Ace potential he needs to throw more strikes and not try to strike everyone out. The Yankees are hesitant to let him throw more than 110 pitches and with his command issues, he has only been able to throw more than 6 innings once. I am still high on him and believe he'll eventually mature into an Ace, but with his lack of command he is a #3 right now.
Position Players:
Mark Teixeira 1B Yankees 4-4 HR, 2B, 4RBI, BB
Teixeira has found his stroke and now that A-Rod is back he doesn't have to be the only run producer in the lineup.
Alex Rodriguez 3B Yankees 1-4 HR, 2RBI, BB
He hit a walk off two run HR in the bottom of the 11th inning off Craig Breslow. He looks comfortable at the plate and will put up big numbers this year with Teixeira, Damon and Jeter getting on base in front of him.
Joe Mauer C Twins 1-4, HR, RBI, BB
He is starting to develop some above average power that people thought he might never develop with his line drive swing. He hit a 420+ foot HR off of Chamberlain to dead CF in the 4th inning. He is the best hitting Catcher in the game today.
Justin Morneau 1B Twins 2-3 HR, RBI, 2BB
He hit a Second Deck HR in RF off a slider from Phil Coke in the 8th inning. He has a very short and compact stroke that stays in the zone for a long time. The combination of he and Mauer are among the best 3-4 hitters in the big leagues (Along with Teixeira and A-Rod).
Pitchers:
Nick Blackburn RHP Twins 7.2IP 6H 4ER 3BB 4K
He battled against a very tough Yankees lineup and pitched well enough to win until he let up the tying run in the bottom of the eighth inning. He worked well mixing up his pitches, but was hit hard when he left pitches up and over the middle of the plate. He gave up a HR to Teixeira in the third off a FB. He had an solid outing, but couldn't get enough run support for the win. I still think he is a solid #3 right now and potential #2.
Joba Chamberlain RHP Yankees 6IP 3H 2ER 4BB 6K
He continues to flash Ace stuff, but has not yet harnessed his command issues. In order for him to live up to that Ace potential he needs to throw more strikes and not try to strike everyone out. The Yankees are hesitant to let him throw more than 110 pitches and with his command issues, he has only been able to throw more than 6 innings once. I am still high on him and believe he'll eventually mature into an Ace, but with his lack of command he is a #3 right now.
Position Players:
Mark Teixeira 1B Yankees 4-4 HR, 2B, 4RBI, BB
Teixeira has found his stroke and now that A-Rod is back he doesn't have to be the only run producer in the lineup.
Alex Rodriguez 3B Yankees 1-4 HR, 2RBI, BB
He hit a walk off two run HR in the bottom of the 11th inning off Craig Breslow. He looks comfortable at the plate and will put up big numbers this year with Teixeira, Damon and Jeter getting on base in front of him.
Joe Mauer C Twins 1-4, HR, RBI, BB
He is starting to develop some above average power that people thought he might never develop with his line drive swing. He hit a 420+ foot HR off of Chamberlain to dead CF in the 4th inning. He is the best hitting Catcher in the game today.
Justin Morneau 1B Twins 2-3 HR, RBI, 2BB
He hit a Second Deck HR in RF off a slider from Phil Coke in the 8th inning. He has a very short and compact stroke that stays in the zone for a long time. The combination of he and Mauer are among the best 3-4 hitters in the big leagues (Along with Teixeira and A-Rod).
Monday, May 18, 2009
BAL @ KC 5/15/09
KC 8 BAL 1
Zack Greinke RHP Royals 7IP 6H 1ER 2BB 6K
He continues to impress with his four above average offerings. He kept everyone in the Orioles lineup in check except for Aubrey Huff and Brian Roberts (Roberts hit the only Extra Base hit of Greinke, a 2B in the 3rd inning). Greinke continues to impress me with his poise and ability to throw any of his four pitches for strikes (He even threw a 64mph breaking ball against Felix Pie). He is the best pitcher I have charted so far this year and I love watching him pitch.
Juan Cruz RHP Royals 1IP 1K
He is a solid back end of the bullpen reliever that can also be used as a multiple inning reliever when needed. He was a great signing for the Royals this off season. He works with a plus FB(94-97), above average SL(80-81), and an average CH(84). He has the repertoire to get both lefties and righties out. He could probably close for a good amount of teams but is best used as a 7th/8th inning guy that is needed to get tough outs.
Kyle Farnsworth RHP Royals 1IP 1H 1K
He has been an enigma his entire career. He has always had Closer stuff, but mentally not always been there. He was on in this outing flashing a plus FB(95-96) and topping out at 99. He also shows an above average SL(84-90).
Adam Eaton RHP Orioles 5IP 10H 7ER 1BB 3K
In this outing Eaton was roughed up but didn't have the control problems that he had in his last outing against the Yankees. He works with five average to below average pitches: FB(86-91) average; CH(80-82) average; CB(71-72) average; SL(77-78) below average; CUT(84-86). He is a fringe Major League Starter and might be better suited for the bullpen or AAA.
Mark Hendrickson LHP Orioles 3IP 3H 1ER 4K
This was the best outing I've seen Hendrickson have all year. He looks like he may be a solid long reliever because the other two outings I saw of him he was good through three and fell apart after that. He has the stuff to fool hitters one time through the lineup and then the make adjustments after that. He works with average to below average offerings.
Zack Greinke RHP Royals 7IP 6H 1ER 2BB 6K
He continues to impress with his four above average offerings. He kept everyone in the Orioles lineup in check except for Aubrey Huff and Brian Roberts (Roberts hit the only Extra Base hit of Greinke, a 2B in the 3rd inning). Greinke continues to impress me with his poise and ability to throw any of his four pitches for strikes (He even threw a 64mph breaking ball against Felix Pie). He is the best pitcher I have charted so far this year and I love watching him pitch.
Juan Cruz RHP Royals 1IP 1K
He is a solid back end of the bullpen reliever that can also be used as a multiple inning reliever when needed. He was a great signing for the Royals this off season. He works with a plus FB(94-97), above average SL(80-81), and an average CH(84). He has the repertoire to get both lefties and righties out. He could probably close for a good amount of teams but is best used as a 7th/8th inning guy that is needed to get tough outs.
Kyle Farnsworth RHP Royals 1IP 1H 1K
He has been an enigma his entire career. He has always had Closer stuff, but mentally not always been there. He was on in this outing flashing a plus FB(95-96) and topping out at 99. He also shows an above average SL(84-90).
Adam Eaton RHP Orioles 5IP 10H 7ER 1BB 3K
In this outing Eaton was roughed up but didn't have the control problems that he had in his last outing against the Yankees. He works with five average to below average pitches: FB(86-91) average; CH(80-82) average; CB(71-72) average; SL(77-78) below average; CUT(84-86). He is a fringe Major League Starter and might be better suited for the bullpen or AAA.
Mark Hendrickson LHP Orioles 3IP 3H 1ER 4K
This was the best outing I've seen Hendrickson have all year. He looks like he may be a solid long reliever because the other two outings I saw of him he was good through three and fell apart after that. He has the stuff to fool hitters one time through the lineup and then the make adjustments after that. He works with average to below average offerings.
Score: LAD @ FLA 5/15/09
LAD 6 FLA 4
Pitchers:
Chris Volstad RHP Marlins 6IP 7H 4ER 3K
He looked great through five innings, but gave up three runs in the sixth and one in the seventh. He worked primarily FB/CH through the first three innings and then started mixing in his CB. His FB(88-93) is above average, CH(81-84) average and his CB(77-80) is above average and his strike out pitch. He is currently a solid #4, but profiles to be a #2/3. He has average command.
Eric Stutlts LHP Dodgers 5IP 5H 3ER 2BB 5K
He is a solid back end of the rotation pitcher. He is a soft throwing lefty that likes to mix his pitches and keep hitters off balance. He throws FB,CB,CH and CUT, all of which are average offerings. He also has average command. He is a solid #5 or spot starter.
Brent Leach LHP Dodgers
I wanted to write about him because he is the first pitcher I have ever seen that throws a "smoke" ball. He covers his hand in rosin before he takes the ball and when he releases it there is literally a white puff of smoke that comes off his hand. It happened on nearly every pitch he threw and I was very surprised that no one on the Marlins said anything to the umpire. It was very distracting to me just watching the game and I can't believe that it wouldn't be to a hitter trying to pick up the pitch.
Position Players:
Cody Ross CF Marlins 1-3, 2RBI
He made a great diving catch on a soft line drive in the top of the fourth and when he came to bat in the bottom of the inning he hit a 2-run HR to dead CF off of Stults.
Jeremy Hermida RF Marlins 3-3, 2B, BB
Hermida crushed the ball in his first two at bats. He was locked in all day and looked like he found his stroke. Hopefully he stays healthy all season so we can see if him mature into an Above Average OF.
Casey Blake and Xavier Paul Dodgers
They hit back to back home runs in the top of the sixth inning. It was the beginning of the end of Chris Volstad's outing. They sparked the comeback that eventually lead to a Dodgers win.
Pitchers:
Chris Volstad RHP Marlins 6IP 7H 4ER 3K
He looked great through five innings, but gave up three runs in the sixth and one in the seventh. He worked primarily FB/CH through the first three innings and then started mixing in his CB. His FB(88-93) is above average, CH(81-84) average and his CB(77-80) is above average and his strike out pitch. He is currently a solid #4, but profiles to be a #2/3. He has average command.
Eric Stutlts LHP Dodgers 5IP 5H 3ER 2BB 5K
He is a solid back end of the rotation pitcher. He is a soft throwing lefty that likes to mix his pitches and keep hitters off balance. He throws FB,CB,CH and CUT, all of which are average offerings. He also has average command. He is a solid #5 or spot starter.
Brent Leach LHP Dodgers
I wanted to write about him because he is the first pitcher I have ever seen that throws a "smoke" ball. He covers his hand in rosin before he takes the ball and when he releases it there is literally a white puff of smoke that comes off his hand. It happened on nearly every pitch he threw and I was very surprised that no one on the Marlins said anything to the umpire. It was very distracting to me just watching the game and I can't believe that it wouldn't be to a hitter trying to pick up the pitch.
Position Players:
Cody Ross CF Marlins 1-3, 2RBI
He made a great diving catch on a soft line drive in the top of the fourth and when he came to bat in the bottom of the inning he hit a 2-run HR to dead CF off of Stults.
Jeremy Hermida RF Marlins 3-3, 2B, BB
Hermida crushed the ball in his first two at bats. He was locked in all day and looked like he found his stroke. Hopefully he stays healthy all season so we can see if him mature into an Above Average OF.
Casey Blake and Xavier Paul Dodgers
They hit back to back home runs in the top of the sixth inning. It was the beginning of the end of Chris Volstad's outing. They sparked the comeback that eventually lead to a Dodgers win.
Score: LAD @ PHI 5/12/09
PHI 5 LAD 3
Pitchers:
Clayton Kershaw LHP Dodgers 5IP 4H 4ER 4BB 5K
He is one of the promising young lefties in the game today, but had a rough outing. He works with an above average FB(93-96); a plus over the top CB(71-73);CH(81-84) that is average and he mostly throws to righties. He had trouble throwing his FB for strikes and got behind most of the hitters he faced in the third inning. I know he's still very young, but in order for him to be a top of the rotation arm, he needs to consistently get into the seventh inning. He is a solid #3 right now, with potential to be a #1/2.
Chan Ho Park RHP Phillies 6IP 7H 2ER 3K
He looked solid in this outing, mixing in a FB, SL, CB and CH. All of his offerings are average and he is a #5 starter with average command. In this game he injured his leg/ankle running out a sac bunt, but he was able to stay in the game and give the Phillies a quality start.
Position Players:
Jayson Werth RF Phillies 2-4, 2R, 4SB
Werth was definitely the player of the game. He stole four bases including a steal of home plate in the 7th inning and he also got an assist on Orlando Hudson trying to stretch a single into a double in the first inning.
Orlando Hudson 2B Dodgers 3-4, RBI, R
The O-Dawg had a good day at the plate and made two quick pivots on GIDPs. He is an All-Star 2B and the Dodgers are going to need him to step up even more now that Manny is out.
Pedro Feliz 3B Phillies 0-0, 4BB
For a guy that has a career OBP under .300 and only 9 BBs before this game, this may be the most intriguing story line of the game (Who am I kidding, Werth's steal of home was so much better).
Pitchers:
Clayton Kershaw LHP Dodgers 5IP 4H 4ER 4BB 5K
He is one of the promising young lefties in the game today, but had a rough outing. He works with an above average FB(93-96); a plus over the top CB(71-73);CH(81-84) that is average and he mostly throws to righties. He had trouble throwing his FB for strikes and got behind most of the hitters he faced in the third inning. I know he's still very young, but in order for him to be a top of the rotation arm, he needs to consistently get into the seventh inning. He is a solid #3 right now, with potential to be a #1/2.
Chan Ho Park RHP Phillies 6IP 7H 2ER 3K
He looked solid in this outing, mixing in a FB, SL, CB and CH. All of his offerings are average and he is a #5 starter with average command. In this game he injured his leg/ankle running out a sac bunt, but he was able to stay in the game and give the Phillies a quality start.
Position Players:
Jayson Werth RF Phillies 2-4, 2R, 4SB
Werth was definitely the player of the game. He stole four bases including a steal of home plate in the 7th inning and he also got an assist on Orlando Hudson trying to stretch a single into a double in the first inning.
Orlando Hudson 2B Dodgers 3-4, RBI, R
The O-Dawg had a good day at the plate and made two quick pivots on GIDPs. He is an All-Star 2B and the Dodgers are going to need him to step up even more now that Manny is out.
Pedro Feliz 3B Phillies 0-0, 4BB
For a guy that has a career OBP under .300 and only 9 BBs before this game, this may be the most intriguing story line of the game (Who am I kidding, Werth's steal of home was so much better).
Sunday, May 17, 2009
TEX @ CHW 5/8/09
TEX 6 CHW 0
Matt Harrison LHP Rangers 9IP 4H 1BB 5K
He has improved a lot since the first time I saw him. His FB(90-96) topped out at 98mph is an above average pitch; CH(83-85) is average; SL(81-90) is average and CB(76-77) is average. He works quick and has a smooth delivery. He showed above average control and much more confidence in this outing. He has the stuff to eventually be a #2. He is a #3/4 right now.
Jose Contreras RHP White Sox 3.2IP 6H 5R 3ER 2BB 3K
He showed below average control in this outing and left two many pitches over the heart of the plate. His FB(91-96) is an above average offering; SPLT(77-80) was below average in this outing and was thrown for two Wild Pitches; SL(87-90) is a below average offering and is very flat with little movement; CH(80-84) is below average. He will also try to drop down to deceive hitters with his FB or SL. He is a below average starter with below average control and hopefully will improve his command after his stint in the minors.
DJ Carrasco RHP White Sox 3IP 4H 1ER 5K
He was very good in this outing. His FB(92-95) is above average; CUT(89-93) is above average and is his best pitch (It has good depth and tilt); SL(82-85) average; CB(76-69) average; CH(84) average. He is a solid long reliever and will sometimes drop down for deception.
Clayton Richard 1.1IP 3K
He was very impressive in this outing. His FB(94-98) is a Plus pitch; SL(79-86) average; CH(85-88). He looked like a top end set up man in this outing. I want to see if he can keep this up for the rest of the season.
Matt Harrison LHP Rangers 9IP 4H 1BB 5K
He has improved a lot since the first time I saw him. His FB(90-96) topped out at 98mph is an above average pitch; CH(83-85) is average; SL(81-90) is average and CB(76-77) is average. He works quick and has a smooth delivery. He showed above average control and much more confidence in this outing. He has the stuff to eventually be a #2. He is a #3/4 right now.
Jose Contreras RHP White Sox 3.2IP 6H 5R 3ER 2BB 3K
He showed below average control in this outing and left two many pitches over the heart of the plate. His FB(91-96) is an above average offering; SPLT(77-80) was below average in this outing and was thrown for two Wild Pitches; SL(87-90) is a below average offering and is very flat with little movement; CH(80-84) is below average. He will also try to drop down to deceive hitters with his FB or SL. He is a below average starter with below average control and hopefully will improve his command after his stint in the minors.
DJ Carrasco RHP White Sox 3IP 4H 1ER 5K
He was very good in this outing. His FB(92-95) is above average; CUT(89-93) is above average and is his best pitch (It has good depth and tilt); SL(82-85) average; CB(76-69) average; CH(84) average. He is a solid long reliever and will sometimes drop down for deception.
Clayton Richard 1.1IP 3K
He was very impressive in this outing. His FB(94-98) is a Plus pitch; SL(79-86) average; CH(85-88). He looked like a top end set up man in this outing. I want to see if he can keep this up for the rest of the season.
SEA @ MIN 5/10/09
SEA 5 MIN 3
Nick Blackburn RHP Twins 7IP 5H 1BB 6K
He works with FB, CUT, CB, CH. His FB(87-93) is above average and has good arm side run; CB(74-78) is average; CUT(83-88) is an average pitch that he used to Strike out hitters; He didn't throw any change ups this outing... He was mainly FB/CUT first time through the order and threw a lot of strikes. He is a solid #3 pitcher right now and with his command he can become a #2. He doesn't currently have the one Plus offering that could make him an Ace.
Jose Mijares LHP Twins 0.1IP 1H 2ER 1BB
He normally has good command but was off in this outing. He gave up a HR to Griffey on a FB low and in. His FB(89-93) is an above average offering. I need to see him more to give an accurate report.
Jesse Crain RHP Twins 0IP 3H 2ER
He faced three batters but was unable to record an out. He showed three pitches: FB(93-94) SL(89-90) and CB(75). He has good stuff but he didn't look good in this outing. He gave up a 2B to Balentein on a FB up and on the outer third of the plate.
Matt Guerrier RHP 0.2IP 1K
He keeps the ball down in the zone and throws strikes. His FB(91) is above average; SL(84-86) average but he left up a lot; CB(79) is average. He is a solid middle reliever and can help set up when the back end guys need a day off.
Craig Breslow LHP Twins 1IP 1H 1ER 1BB
He gave up a HR to Lopez on a change knee high and over the middle of the plate and struck out Ichiro on a FB at the same spot... FB(88-91) is average; SL(84-85) is average; CH(76-77) is straight and below average; CB(72) is slow and average. He is a fringe average MLB reliever.
Erik Bedard LHP Mariners 4.2 IP 5H 2ER 5BB 4K
He didn't have great command of his pitches, but both are above average offerings. His FB(88-92) is above average but he showed below average control with it; CB(75-80) is a Plus pitch and drops off the table. He also throws a CH and CUT but didn't throw any in this game. He is a solid #2/3, but when he shows good command he can be an Ace.
Mark Lowe RHP Mariners 2IP 2BB
He is an average relief pitcher with below average control. His FB(93-95) is above average; CH(85-86) is straight and below average; SL(82-83) is above average and has good late break. He has good stuff but needs better control to become an above average reliever.
David Aardsma RHP Mariners 1IP 1K
He showed two pitches in this outing. His FB(89-95) is above average and his SL(84) is average with good tilt. He kept the ball down well and pounded the zone. He has the stuff to be a Closer but needs to use his offspeed more effectively.
Brandon Morrow RHP Mariners 1IP 2H 1ER 2BB 1K
He has great stuff but had no command in this outing. He was overthrowing his above average FB(93-97) and was missing glove side and up on the majority of his pitches; SL(86-87) is a plus offering; CB(85) is a hard 12-6. He could probably use some seasoning in the minors to work on his command. He has the stuff to be a top of the rotation starter.
Nick Blackburn RHP Twins 7IP 5H 1BB 6K
He works with FB, CUT, CB, CH. His FB(87-93) is above average and has good arm side run; CB(74-78) is average; CUT(83-88) is an average pitch that he used to Strike out hitters; He didn't throw any change ups this outing... He was mainly FB/CUT first time through the order and threw a lot of strikes. He is a solid #3 pitcher right now and with his command he can become a #2. He doesn't currently have the one Plus offering that could make him an Ace.
Jose Mijares LHP Twins 0.1IP 1H 2ER 1BB
He normally has good command but was off in this outing. He gave up a HR to Griffey on a FB low and in. His FB(89-93) is an above average offering. I need to see him more to give an accurate report.
Jesse Crain RHP Twins 0IP 3H 2ER
He faced three batters but was unable to record an out. He showed three pitches: FB(93-94) SL(89-90) and CB(75). He has good stuff but he didn't look good in this outing. He gave up a 2B to Balentein on a FB up and on the outer third of the plate.
Matt Guerrier RHP 0.2IP 1K
He keeps the ball down in the zone and throws strikes. His FB(91) is above average; SL(84-86) average but he left up a lot; CB(79) is average. He is a solid middle reliever and can help set up when the back end guys need a day off.
Craig Breslow LHP Twins 1IP 1H 1ER 1BB
He gave up a HR to Lopez on a change knee high and over the middle of the plate and struck out Ichiro on a FB at the same spot... FB(88-91) is average; SL(84-85) is average; CH(76-77) is straight and below average; CB(72) is slow and average. He is a fringe average MLB reliever.
Erik Bedard LHP Mariners 4.2 IP 5H 2ER 5BB 4K
He didn't have great command of his pitches, but both are above average offerings. His FB(88-92) is above average but he showed below average control with it; CB(75-80) is a Plus pitch and drops off the table. He also throws a CH and CUT but didn't throw any in this game. He is a solid #2/3, but when he shows good command he can be an Ace.
Mark Lowe RHP Mariners 2IP 2BB
He is an average relief pitcher with below average control. His FB(93-95) is above average; CH(85-86) is straight and below average; SL(82-83) is above average and has good late break. He has good stuff but needs better control to become an above average reliever.
David Aardsma RHP Mariners 1IP 1K
He showed two pitches in this outing. His FB(89-95) is above average and his SL(84) is average with good tilt. He kept the ball down well and pounded the zone. He has the stuff to be a Closer but needs to use his offspeed more effectively.
Brandon Morrow RHP Mariners 1IP 2H 1ER 2BB 1K
He has great stuff but had no command in this outing. He was overthrowing his above average FB(93-97) and was missing glove side and up on the majority of his pitches; SL(86-87) is a plus offering; CB(85) is a hard 12-6. He could probably use some seasoning in the minors to work on his command. He has the stuff to be a top of the rotation starter.
TOR @ OAK 5/9/09
TOR 6 OAK 4
Sean Gallagher RHP Athletics 5IP 10H 4R 3ER 3K
He is a FB,CB, SL, CH pitcher that throws a lot of strikes. His FB(90-93) is an above average offering; CB(73-74) is average and he left it up a couple of times and was hit hard; SL(84-88) was flat and fringe- average at best; CH(77-81) is below average and straight and he left it up a lot. He profiles to be a #5 starter or long reliever.
Kevin Cameron RHP Athletics 2.0 IP 1H
He works with mainly CUT, SL. His CUT(87-91) is an average offering and his SL(80-81) is also average. He profiles to be a middle reliever with two average pitches.
Jerry Blevins LHP Athletics 2.0IP 4H 2ER 2K
He showed an average FB (87-90) with an average and slow CB(69-71) and a straight CH(81). He is probably a lefty specialist.
Brian Tallet LHP Blue Jays 7.0IP 2H 1ER 2BB 7K
He has four average or below average offerings but was able to mix his pitches well enough to go 7 strong innings. His FB(85-89) is below average; CUT(83-87) is average; SL(79-80) is average and his CH(79-80) is a good offering and he throws to both righties and lefties. He is a back of the rotation starter (#5 or spot starter) with average command.
Jesse Carlson LHP Blue Jays 1IP 1H
He is a short lefty with a funky delivery and average stuff. His FB(88-89) is average; SL(82) is his best pitch and tough for both lefties and righties to hit. He is a solid bullpen guy.
Scott Downs LHP Blue Jays 1IP 5H 3ER 1BB
Downs had a terrible outing and it may have been due to the fact that it wasn't a save situation. He left his pitches up but showed average to above average stuff. FB(88-90) is average; CB(76-77) above average; SL(81-85) is average, but sharp. He has great strikeout numbers and I think this was just a hiccup and he'll be fine the rest of the year.
Sean Gallagher RHP Athletics 5IP 10H 4R 3ER 3K
He is a FB,CB, SL, CH pitcher that throws a lot of strikes. His FB(90-93) is an above average offering; CB(73-74) is average and he left it up a couple of times and was hit hard; SL(84-88) was flat and fringe- average at best; CH(77-81) is below average and straight and he left it up a lot. He profiles to be a #5 starter or long reliever.
Kevin Cameron RHP Athletics 2.0 IP 1H
He works with mainly CUT, SL. His CUT(87-91) is an average offering and his SL(80-81) is also average. He profiles to be a middle reliever with two average pitches.
Jerry Blevins LHP Athletics 2.0IP 4H 2ER 2K
He showed an average FB (87-90) with an average and slow CB(69-71) and a straight CH(81). He is probably a lefty specialist.
Brian Tallet LHP Blue Jays 7.0IP 2H 1ER 2BB 7K
He has four average or below average offerings but was able to mix his pitches well enough to go 7 strong innings. His FB(85-89) is below average; CUT(83-87) is average; SL(79-80) is average and his CH(79-80) is a good offering and he throws to both righties and lefties. He is a back of the rotation starter (#5 or spot starter) with average command.
Jesse Carlson LHP Blue Jays 1IP 1H
He is a short lefty with a funky delivery and average stuff. His FB(88-89) is average; SL(82) is his best pitch and tough for both lefties and righties to hit. He is a solid bullpen guy.
Scott Downs LHP Blue Jays 1IP 5H 3ER 1BB
Downs had a terrible outing and it may have been due to the fact that it wasn't a save situation. He left his pitches up but showed average to above average stuff. FB(88-90) is average; CB(76-77) above average; SL(81-85) is average, but sharp. He has great strikeout numbers and I think this was just a hiccup and he'll be fine the rest of the year.
KC @ LAA 5/9/09
LAA 1 KC 0
Joe Saunders LHP Angels 9IP 5H 1BB 6K
He out dueled the front runner for the AL Cy Young by mixing all four of his pitches. FB(87-93) is above average and has good movement; His CH(80-83) he didn't throw until the fifth inning and then only threw to RH Hitters low and away, it is an average offering; CB(71-76) is a big looping 12-6 curve and is above average. He mainly worked FB/CB for the first four innings; His SL (77-82) is average and he'll throw to any hitter. He has plus command and is a solid #2 starter.
Zack Greinke RHP Royals 8IP 4H 1ER 5K
He didn't have his "best" stuff in this game and had to work hard mixing up his pitches. His FB(87-96) had good arm side run and he slowed it down at times to locate when he needed to make a pitch; SL(83-87) wasn't as sharp as normal and looked average (although it is normally a Plus offering); CB(71-76) (81-83) He mixed up the speed of his breaking ball depending on the situation. He would throw the slower one as a get me over pitch and to keep hitters honest from cheating on his FB because his SL wasn't as sharp as normal; CH(78-80) He threw exclusively to RH Hitters. It has great arm side run. He was able to pound the strike zone with all of his offerings even though he couldn't command his slider as well as the other pitches. He gave up two Extra Base Hits to Lefties on inside breaking balls that sped up their bats. He pitched well enough to win, but was beat by a very good pitcher.
Joe Saunders LHP Angels 9IP 5H 1BB 6K
He out dueled the front runner for the AL Cy Young by mixing all four of his pitches. FB(87-93) is above average and has good movement; His CH(80-83) he didn't throw until the fifth inning and then only threw to RH Hitters low and away, it is an average offering; CB(71-76) is a big looping 12-6 curve and is above average. He mainly worked FB/CB for the first four innings; His SL (77-82) is average and he'll throw to any hitter. He has plus command and is a solid #2 starter.
Zack Greinke RHP Royals 8IP 4H 1ER 5K
He didn't have his "best" stuff in this game and had to work hard mixing up his pitches. His FB(87-96) had good arm side run and he slowed it down at times to locate when he needed to make a pitch; SL(83-87) wasn't as sharp as normal and looked average (although it is normally a Plus offering); CB(71-76) (81-83) He mixed up the speed of his breaking ball depending on the situation. He would throw the slower one as a get me over pitch and to keep hitters honest from cheating on his FB because his SL wasn't as sharp as normal; CH(78-80) He threw exclusively to RH Hitters. It has great arm side run. He was able to pound the strike zone with all of his offerings even though he couldn't command his slider as well as the other pitches. He gave up two Extra Base Hits to Lefties on inside breaking balls that sped up their bats. He pitched well enough to win, but was beat by a very good pitcher.
Score: NYY @ BAL 5/9/09
BAL 12 NYY 5
Pitchers:
Phil Hughes RHP Yankees 1.2IP 8H 8ER 2BB
Hughes was roughed up in this start. He looked startled after Swisher air mailed a throw to the backstop in the second and never fully recovered. He gave up 8 runs in the 2nd inning before being removed. His stuff didn't look that bad, but he left a lot of pitches up and in the middle of the zone.
Adam Eaton RHP Orioles 5IP 4H 4ER 5BB 1K
He had terrible command and would have been out of the game sooner if not for the great run support. He got out of a jam in the 4th inning on a GIDP after walking the bases loaded. He continues to look like a below average MLB Starter.
Position Players:
Adam Jones CF Orioles 3-5, 2RBI, 2 2b, HR
Jones looked very impressive at the plate. He has great power to the opposite field and I though he might be susceptible to FB in and he proved me wrong by hitting two doubles down the left field line. He has improved tremendously from last year.
Other HR Hitters:
Nick Markakis RF Orioles
Aubrey Huff 1b Orioles
Lou Montanez LF Orioles
Johnny Damon LF Yankees
Mark Teixeira 1b Yankees
Nick Swisher RF Yankees
Pitchers:
Phil Hughes RHP Yankees 1.2IP 8H 8ER 2BB
Hughes was roughed up in this start. He looked startled after Swisher air mailed a throw to the backstop in the second and never fully recovered. He gave up 8 runs in the 2nd inning before being removed. His stuff didn't look that bad, but he left a lot of pitches up and in the middle of the zone.
Adam Eaton RHP Orioles 5IP 4H 4ER 5BB 1K
He had terrible command and would have been out of the game sooner if not for the great run support. He got out of a jam in the 4th inning on a GIDP after walking the bases loaded. He continues to look like a below average MLB Starter.
Position Players:
Adam Jones CF Orioles 3-5, 2RBI, 2 2b, HR
Jones looked very impressive at the plate. He has great power to the opposite field and I though he might be susceptible to FB in and he proved me wrong by hitting two doubles down the left field line. He has improved tremendously from last year.
Other HR Hitters:
Nick Markakis RF Orioles
Aubrey Huff 1b Orioles
Lou Montanez LF Orioles
Johnny Damon LF Yankees
Mark Teixeira 1b Yankees
Nick Swisher RF Yankees
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Score: SEA@MIN 5/8/09
MIN 11 SEA 0
Pitchers:
Scott Baker RHP Twins 7.0IP 5H 5K
He did a good job mixing in all of his pitches. He doesn't have overpowering stuff, but he was able to locate well enough that he didn't give up a single extra base hit. He looked like a solid #3/4.
Chris Jakubauskus RHP Mariners 4.1IP 8H 9ER 3BB
He looked over matched in this game. He has average/below average stuff and the Twins hitters weren't fooled by any of his off speed offerings. He gave up 3HRs and 2 2Bs. He is a below average Big League Starter and should be used out of the bullpen or given more seasoning in the minors.
Joe Nathan RHP Twins 1.0IP 2K
He looked dominating in his one inning. He used his FB,CB,SL extremely effectively and blew away the Mariners hitters. He may be the best closer in the game today.
Position Players:
Franklin Gutierrez CF Mariners
He flashed an above average arm on a throw to home plate. He didn't throw out the runner but it showed his arm strength is above average.
Kenji Johjima C Mariners
Jakubauskus didn't pitch well, but Johjima didn't help his cause. He continues to hurt his pitchers from getting borderline calls by his inability to frame pitches.
Twins Hitters:
Mauer, Morneau, Harris and Buscher all hit long HRs and Kubel missed a HR by six inches and the inability of the baggie in RCF to help him out. This lineup has some great hitters and some hitters that were helped by the ineffectiveness of Jakubauskus.
Pitchers:
Scott Baker RHP Twins 7.0IP 5H 5K
He did a good job mixing in all of his pitches. He doesn't have overpowering stuff, but he was able to locate well enough that he didn't give up a single extra base hit. He looked like a solid #3/4.
Chris Jakubauskus RHP Mariners 4.1IP 8H 9ER 3BB
He looked over matched in this game. He has average/below average stuff and the Twins hitters weren't fooled by any of his off speed offerings. He gave up 3HRs and 2 2Bs. He is a below average Big League Starter and should be used out of the bullpen or given more seasoning in the minors.
Joe Nathan RHP Twins 1.0IP 2K
He looked dominating in his one inning. He used his FB,CB,SL extremely effectively and blew away the Mariners hitters. He may be the best closer in the game today.
Position Players:
Franklin Gutierrez CF Mariners
He flashed an above average arm on a throw to home plate. He didn't throw out the runner but it showed his arm strength is above average.
Kenji Johjima C Mariners
Jakubauskus didn't pitch well, but Johjima didn't help his cause. He continues to hurt his pitchers from getting borderline calls by his inability to frame pitches.
Twins Hitters:
Mauer, Morneau, Harris and Buscher all hit long HRs and Kubel missed a HR by six inches and the inability of the baggie in RCF to help him out. This lineup has some great hitters and some hitters that were helped by the ineffectiveness of Jakubauskus.
SF @ COL 5/7/09
SF 8 COL 3
Pitchers:
Jason Marquis RHP Rockies 6IP 8H 7R 5ER 2K
He is a five pitch pitcher. His FB(88-92) is an average pitch and has some two seam movement; His CUT(86-88) is average and doesn't have that much movement; SL(82-85) has some good depth at times but is average pitch; CH(79-81) is average with some arm side run that he likes to throw to Lefties; His CB(75-78) is also average. He works quick with average command. He is a back end of the rotation starter because all of his offerings are average. No Plus pitch. He also looked bad in the field, committing two throwing errors.
Matt Belisle RHP Rockies 1.0IP 1H
He showed two pitches: His FB(89-95) is an above average offering and his SL(86-89) is average. He pounded the zone (19 of 22 pitches thrown for strikes) and looks like he has the stuff to be a solid reliever.
Matt Daley RHP Rockies 1.0IP 1H 1K
He throws from a low 3/4 arm slot and has three pitches. His FB(90-92) is an above average offering, CB(76-77) is average and his CH(80-83) is average. He has average command and threw strikes. He looks like he'll be a dependable middle reliever.
Glendon Rusch LHP Rockies 1.0IP 2H 1R 0ER 1K
A former big league starter, Rusch now seems to be a multiple inning reliever. He has an average FB(88-90), average SL(77-79), straight CH(81) and a slow and average CB(72-74). He is at long reliever/ lefty specialist at this point in his career.
Matt Cain RHP Giants 6.0IP 1H 5BB 7K
He had problems with his command in this game. He walked three batters in the first inning but his control improved as the game went on. His FB(90-96) is an above average offering with some good arm side run, SL(86-88) is an average pitch because he couldn't command it well, CB(72-76) is an above average 12-6 Hammer. When he had problems finding his arm slot he used his CB and his command improved. His CH(84-85) is average and he throws it almost exclusively to LH Hitters. He seemed to get stronger as the game went on and his FB topped out at 96 in the sixth inning. He has the stuff to be an Ace, but his below average command will probably make him at best a #2/3 starter.
Jeremy Affeldt LHP Giants 1.0IP 1H 1ER 1BB
He is a three pitch reliever. His FB(92-96) is an above average offering; His CB(75-79) is an 11-5 curve and is an above average pitch; His CH(87) is average and thrown to RH Hitters. He gave up a solo HR to the Left Handed hitting Brad Hawpe on an outside FB. He seems to be an above average reliever with average command and the stuff to be a solid set up man.
Bob Howry RHP Giants 1.0IP 1K
He relies on his above average sinking FB(92-93) to get most hitters out. He also works with an average, but sharp SL(86) and a straight and below avg CH(84). He has average command and is a solid set up man.
Justin Miller RHP Giants 1.0IP 2H 2ER
He works with three pitches. His FB(86-89) is below average with some arm side run; SL(77-81) is flat and below average and his CH(79-80) is average at best. He works with average command but is a below average reliever with below average stuff. He is a fringe MLB reliever.
Position Players:
Bengie Molina C Giants 3-5 2HR, 5RBI
He hit two HRs off Marquis. He looks to be locked in at the plate right now and is the Giants best hitter. He also worked well with Cain even when he didn't have the best control.
Troy Tulowitzki SS Rockies 0-3, BB, 2K
I was impressed by his play in the field defensively. He looked like a gold glove caliber SS, making numerous tough plays. Then in the ninth, he made an error on a routine grounder. I still think he is one of the best defensive SS I have seen this year.
Dexter Fowler CF Rockies 0-3, BB, 3K
I was a little disappointed by his performance but realize that he is a young player and hadn't been above AA before this season. The Rockies are going to go through some growing pains with him, but from what I've seen in the past I think he's going to be a solid CF in the coming years.
Pitchers:
Jason Marquis RHP Rockies 6IP 8H 7R 5ER 2K
He is a five pitch pitcher. His FB(88-92) is an average pitch and has some two seam movement; His CUT(86-88) is average and doesn't have that much movement; SL(82-85) has some good depth at times but is average pitch; CH(79-81) is average with some arm side run that he likes to throw to Lefties; His CB(75-78) is also average. He works quick with average command. He is a back end of the rotation starter because all of his offerings are average. No Plus pitch. He also looked bad in the field, committing two throwing errors.
Matt Belisle RHP Rockies 1.0IP 1H
He showed two pitches: His FB(89-95) is an above average offering and his SL(86-89) is average. He pounded the zone (19 of 22 pitches thrown for strikes) and looks like he has the stuff to be a solid reliever.
Matt Daley RHP Rockies 1.0IP 1H 1K
He throws from a low 3/4 arm slot and has three pitches. His FB(90-92) is an above average offering, CB(76-77) is average and his CH(80-83) is average. He has average command and threw strikes. He looks like he'll be a dependable middle reliever.
Glendon Rusch LHP Rockies 1.0IP 2H 1R 0ER 1K
A former big league starter, Rusch now seems to be a multiple inning reliever. He has an average FB(88-90), average SL(77-79), straight CH(81) and a slow and average CB(72-74). He is at long reliever/ lefty specialist at this point in his career.
Matt Cain RHP Giants 6.0IP 1H 5BB 7K
He had problems with his command in this game. He walked three batters in the first inning but his control improved as the game went on. His FB(90-96) is an above average offering with some good arm side run, SL(86-88) is an average pitch because he couldn't command it well, CB(72-76) is an above average 12-6 Hammer. When he had problems finding his arm slot he used his CB and his command improved. His CH(84-85) is average and he throws it almost exclusively to LH Hitters. He seemed to get stronger as the game went on and his FB topped out at 96 in the sixth inning. He has the stuff to be an Ace, but his below average command will probably make him at best a #2/3 starter.
Jeremy Affeldt LHP Giants 1.0IP 1H 1ER 1BB
He is a three pitch reliever. His FB(92-96) is an above average offering; His CB(75-79) is an 11-5 curve and is an above average pitch; His CH(87) is average and thrown to RH Hitters. He gave up a solo HR to the Left Handed hitting Brad Hawpe on an outside FB. He seems to be an above average reliever with average command and the stuff to be a solid set up man.
Bob Howry RHP Giants 1.0IP 1K
He relies on his above average sinking FB(92-93) to get most hitters out. He also works with an average, but sharp SL(86) and a straight and below avg CH(84). He has average command and is a solid set up man.
Justin Miller RHP Giants 1.0IP 2H 2ER
He works with three pitches. His FB(86-89) is below average with some arm side run; SL(77-81) is flat and below average and his CH(79-80) is average at best. He works with average command but is a below average reliever with below average stuff. He is a fringe MLB reliever.
Position Players:
Bengie Molina C Giants 3-5 2HR, 5RBI
He hit two HRs off Marquis. He looks to be locked in at the plate right now and is the Giants best hitter. He also worked well with Cain even when he didn't have the best control.
Troy Tulowitzki SS Rockies 0-3, BB, 2K
I was impressed by his play in the field defensively. He looked like a gold glove caliber SS, making numerous tough plays. Then in the ninth, he made an error on a routine grounder. I still think he is one of the best defensive SS I have seen this year.
Dexter Fowler CF Rockies 0-3, BB, 3K
I was a little disappointed by his performance but realize that he is a young player and hadn't been above AA before this season. The Rockies are going to go through some growing pains with him, but from what I've seen in the past I think he's going to be a solid CF in the coming years.
Score: CLE @ BOS 5/7/09
BOS 13 CLE 3
Pitchers:
Tim Wakefield RHP Red Sox 6.0IP 4H 2ER 4BB 3K
His knuckleball was floating all over the place in this game. He looked solid, and was able to get 9 ground ball outs. He continues to be a reliable starter for the Red Sox
Jeremy Sowers LHP Indians 5.0IP 7H 7ER 3BB 1K
He looked ok for the first five innings and then the sixth inning was a disaster. He let six runners get on base before he was removed from the game. Boston went on to score 12 runs in the inning before an out was made. He looks like a below average major league starter with below average stuff.
Masa Kobayashi RHP Indians 0.0IP 5H 5ER
He had the ugliest line of the game. He failed to get a batter out in his outing and was hit hard by Red Sox hitters. It is unfortunate because it looks like he has average stuff and should be an ok reliever.
Position Players:
Jason Bay LF Red Sox 2-5 HR, 2B, 4RBI
He looked great at the plate. He is having a great year and is one of the best offensive LF in the game today.
Rocco Baldelli CF Red Sox 1-4 2RBI
He looked great in the field, making a diving catch in CF to rob a 2B. It's good to see him playing after dealing with the fatigue that kept him out for some time last year.
Jeff Bailey 1B Red Sox 2-4, 2B, 2RBI
He looked comfortable at the plate and made a great jumping catch on a hard line drive in the first inning.
Pitchers:
Tim Wakefield RHP Red Sox 6.0IP 4H 2ER 4BB 3K
His knuckleball was floating all over the place in this game. He looked solid, and was able to get 9 ground ball outs. He continues to be a reliable starter for the Red Sox
Jeremy Sowers LHP Indians 5.0IP 7H 7ER 3BB 1K
He looked ok for the first five innings and then the sixth inning was a disaster. He let six runners get on base before he was removed from the game. Boston went on to score 12 runs in the inning before an out was made. He looks like a below average major league starter with below average stuff.
Masa Kobayashi RHP Indians 0.0IP 5H 5ER
He had the ugliest line of the game. He failed to get a batter out in his outing and was hit hard by Red Sox hitters. It is unfortunate because it looks like he has average stuff and should be an ok reliever.
Position Players:
Jason Bay LF Red Sox 2-5 HR, 2B, 4RBI
He looked great at the plate. He is having a great year and is one of the best offensive LF in the game today.
Rocco Baldelli CF Red Sox 1-4 2RBI
He looked great in the field, making a diving catch in CF to rob a 2B. It's good to see him playing after dealing with the fatigue that kept him out for some time last year.
Jeff Bailey 1B Red Sox 2-4, 2B, 2RBI
He looked comfortable at the plate and made a great jumping catch on a hard line drive in the first inning.
Monday, May 11, 2009
SF @ COL 5/6/09
COL 11 SF 1
Ubaldo Jimenez RHP Rockies 7IP 5H 1ER 1BB 6K
He is a young pitcher that has had command problems this year. He showed electric stuff. His FB(92-98) has a ton of movement and is a Plus pitch when he locates it. His CB(72-80) is a 12-6 Power Curve and is above average, CH(83-85) has great arm side run and is average, SL(84-89) backed up a lot and is a fringe-average offering. He needs to work on the command of his off speed pitches. In the first four innings he had trouble throwing any over the plate for strikes, and when he was able to throw over a slider it backed up on him. His overall command in this game was average. He projects as a top of the rotation starter if his command improves. If his command stays where it is or gets worse, he will be a #3 or 4 starter.
Jason Grilli RHP Rockies 1IP 1K
He is a solid bullpen arm with average control. He showed an above average FB(92-93) and an average SL(83-86). He also has a CH but I didn't see any in this outing.
Manny Corpas RHP Rockies 1IP 1K
He throws from a 3/4 arm slot and has two pitches. His FB(91-92) is an above average offering that has good sink; His SL(82-83) looked flat and average for every pitch except one that looked like a Plus pitch that he threw down and in to strike out Shierholtz.
Randy Johnson LHP Giants 5.2IP 8H 7ER 3BB 0K
He throws from a low 3/4 arm slot and has three pitches. His FB(87-91) is an average offering; SL(79-85) was flat for most of the game, but he did flash an above average one a couple of times; SPLT(82-86) is pretty straight and he uses it to Righties mostly. His command was ok for the first two innings and then he got wild. He gave up 2 HRs on splitters that he left up. He looks like a below average starter now and is a fringe #5.
Osiris Matos RHP Giants 1.1IP 2H 1ER 1K
He has two average pitches. A FB(88-92) and a SL(80-83). He looked good in this outing, but gave up a HR to Todd Helton after a 14 pitch AB. He is an average reliever.
Brandon Medders RHP Giants 1IP 3H 3ER 1BB
He showed two pitches in this game. His FB(87-92) is an average offering and his CB(71-74) is an above average pitch. He had trouble throwing his CB for strikes, but when he did it was effective. He has below average command and is a fringe MLB Reliever.
Ubaldo Jimenez RHP Rockies 7IP 5H 1ER 1BB 6K
He is a young pitcher that has had command problems this year. He showed electric stuff. His FB(92-98) has a ton of movement and is a Plus pitch when he locates it. His CB(72-80) is a 12-6 Power Curve and is above average, CH(83-85) has great arm side run and is average, SL(84-89) backed up a lot and is a fringe-average offering. He needs to work on the command of his off speed pitches. In the first four innings he had trouble throwing any over the plate for strikes, and when he was able to throw over a slider it backed up on him. His overall command in this game was average. He projects as a top of the rotation starter if his command improves. If his command stays where it is or gets worse, he will be a #3 or 4 starter.
Jason Grilli RHP Rockies 1IP 1K
He is a solid bullpen arm with average control. He showed an above average FB(92-93) and an average SL(83-86). He also has a CH but I didn't see any in this outing.
Manny Corpas RHP Rockies 1IP 1K
He throws from a 3/4 arm slot and has two pitches. His FB(91-92) is an above average offering that has good sink; His SL(82-83) looked flat and average for every pitch except one that looked like a Plus pitch that he threw down and in to strike out Shierholtz.
Randy Johnson LHP Giants 5.2IP 8H 7ER 3BB 0K
He throws from a low 3/4 arm slot and has three pitches. His FB(87-91) is an average offering; SL(79-85) was flat for most of the game, but he did flash an above average one a couple of times; SPLT(82-86) is pretty straight and he uses it to Righties mostly. His command was ok for the first two innings and then he got wild. He gave up 2 HRs on splitters that he left up. He looks like a below average starter now and is a fringe #5.
Osiris Matos RHP Giants 1.1IP 2H 1ER 1K
He has two average pitches. A FB(88-92) and a SL(80-83). He looked good in this outing, but gave up a HR to Todd Helton after a 14 pitch AB. He is an average reliever.
Brandon Medders RHP Giants 1IP 3H 3ER 1BB
He showed two pitches in this game. His FB(87-92) is an average offering and his CB(71-74) is an above average pitch. He had trouble throwing his CB for strikes, but when he did it was effective. He has below average command and is a fringe MLB Reliever.
Score: ARI @ SD 5/6/09
ARI 3 SD 1
Pitchers:
Jake Peavy RHP Padres 7IP 4H 2ER 3BB 12K
He struck out 12 Diamondback hitters but was unlucky to be saddled with the loss. In the 6th he walked Ojeda and then Upton took the first pitch he saw over the fence for a 420+ foot HR. Peavy pitched well enough to win, but his offense didn't back him up.
Jon Garland RHP Diamondbacks 7IP 3H 3BB 2K
He was able to mix his pitches well and his sinker was very effective (9 ground ball outs). He threw strikes and had the best start of his season. He looks like a solid #3 or 4 starter.
Position Player:
Justin Upton RF Diamondbacks 2-4 2HR, 3RBI, OF Assist
This game was the Justin Upton show. He hit two LONG HRs: One to LCF and the other to dead CF. Not only did he create all three of Arizona's runs, he also threw out Henry Blanco at home plate. Blanco was tagging up and tried to score on a SAC Fly, but Upton threw him out by a large margin. He is one of the best young players in the game today.
Pitchers:
Jake Peavy RHP Padres 7IP 4H 2ER 3BB 12K
He struck out 12 Diamondback hitters but was unlucky to be saddled with the loss. In the 6th he walked Ojeda and then Upton took the first pitch he saw over the fence for a 420+ foot HR. Peavy pitched well enough to win, but his offense didn't back him up.
Jon Garland RHP Diamondbacks 7IP 3H 3BB 2K
He was able to mix his pitches well and his sinker was very effective (9 ground ball outs). He threw strikes and had the best start of his season. He looks like a solid #3 or 4 starter.
Position Player:
Justin Upton RF Diamondbacks 2-4 2HR, 3RBI, OF Assist
This game was the Justin Upton show. He hit two LONG HRs: One to LCF and the other to dead CF. Not only did he create all three of Arizona's runs, he also threw out Henry Blanco at home plate. Blanco was tagging up and tried to score on a SAC Fly, but Upton threw him out by a large margin. He is one of the best young players in the game today.
Score: MIN @ BAL 5/6/09
BAL 4 MIN 1
This game was shortened due to rain.
Pitchers:
Kevin Slowey showed plus command but gave up a 2 run HR to Markakis in the first and only pitched in three innings because of the Rain Delays.
Mark Hendrickson looked solid because he was able to mix speeds. It was his best start I have seen so far this season (even though it was only for 3 innings).
Brian Bass was impressive getting 4K in 2.2IP. He looks to be a solid long man and could spot start if the O's need him.
Position Players:
Nick Markakis hit a HR off a Slowey CUT down and in. He continues to impress me with how smooth his swing looks.
Luke Scott was 2-2 with 2RBI and had two solid swings.
Denard Span looked like a Gold Glove outfielder making some great catches and flashed an Above Average arm on his Assist to the plate to nail Izturis
This game was shortened due to rain.
Pitchers:
Kevin Slowey showed plus command but gave up a 2 run HR to Markakis in the first and only pitched in three innings because of the Rain Delays.
Mark Hendrickson looked solid because he was able to mix speeds. It was his best start I have seen so far this season (even though it was only for 3 innings).
Brian Bass was impressive getting 4K in 2.2IP. He looks to be a solid long man and could spot start if the O's need him.
Position Players:
Nick Markakis hit a HR off a Slowey CUT down and in. He continues to impress me with how smooth his swing looks.
Luke Scott was 2-2 with 2RBI and had two solid swings.
Denard Span looked like a Gold Glove outfielder making some great catches and flashed an Above Average arm on his Assist to the plate to nail Izturis
Monday, May 4, 2009
CLE @ DET 5/2/09
Zach Miner RHP Tigers 5IP 5H 5R 0ER 3BB 5K
He had a good outing, but didn't have much help from his defense in the fifth inning. He has an above average FB(89-93) that gets good sinking movement. His best pitch is his above average CH(80-82). It gets good downward, arm side action. He used it as his strikeout pitch to both lefties and righties. He also has mixes in an average SL(82-86) and an average CB(71-74). His command is fringe-average and he projects as a 3rd or 4th starter if he improves his command. If he doesn't, he'll be a back of the rotation starter or long man in the pen.
Brandon Lyon RHP Tigers 1IP 2H
He is a reliever with a four pitch repertoire. His FB(91-94) is above average; his CB(74-77) is the classic 12-6 and is also an above average offering. He also mixes in an average, straight CH(88) and a CUT(didn't see). He has been a closer/set up man in the past, but his new role as a middle reliever may best suit him because he has an assortment of pitches.
Bobby Seay LHP Tigers 0.1H 2H 2ER 1BB
He worked with an above average FB(91-94) and an average SL(80-82). This was his worst outing of the season so far. He had trouble finding the zone and gave up an unlucky broken bat double to Victor Martinez. He's normally a dependable LH Reliever.
Joel Zumaya RHP Tigers 1.2IP 1H 1K
He's back. The only mistake he made was when he was slow to cover first base on a slowly hit ground to Miguel Cabrera. Other than that he looked great. He showed great command of all of his pitches. His FB(96-98) looked overpowering and he mixed in a CB(80-82) and CH(83) to keep hitters off balance. He would be the closer for the majority of teams right now.
Fernando Rodney RHP Tigers 1IP 2H 2K
He showed two above averages pitches. His FB(92-97) has hard sinking movement and his CH(83-87) is his best pitch and devastating to LH hitters (He also has a SL, but didnt show it). He anchors a very good Detroit bullpen.
Aaron Laffey LHP Indians 3.1IP 6H 5ER 5BB 1K
Laffey was a very difficult chart. The first thing I noticed was that all of is pitches were between 80-90mph. He has a below average Four Seam FB(87-89), below average 2-seamer (82-86) with average movement, an average SL(80-84) and below average and straight CH(80-82). He also has below average control. He is a fringe MLB pitcher.
Vinnie Chulk RHP Indians 2.2IP 2H 1ER 2BB 2K
He looked wild like the rest of the outings I had seen him. He needs to improve command or he'll be DFA'd soon.
Tony Sipp LHP Indians 0.1IP 1BB
He only threw FB's this outing (91-93). He got Guillen to fly out after three pitches and he walked Laird after a 1-2 count. I still see him as a dependable Lefty out of the pen.
Rafael Betancourt RHP Indians 1.2 IP 3H 3R 2ER 1BB 1K
He has three offerings: FB(91-94), SL(81-83), CH(85). His FB is hard and straight and his off speed pitches are average. He had a rough outing but is an average Big League reliever.
He had a good outing, but didn't have much help from his defense in the fifth inning. He has an above average FB(89-93) that gets good sinking movement. His best pitch is his above average CH(80-82). It gets good downward, arm side action. He used it as his strikeout pitch to both lefties and righties. He also has mixes in an average SL(82-86) and an average CB(71-74). His command is fringe-average and he projects as a 3rd or 4th starter if he improves his command. If he doesn't, he'll be a back of the rotation starter or long man in the pen.
Brandon Lyon RHP Tigers 1IP 2H
He is a reliever with a four pitch repertoire. His FB(91-94) is above average; his CB(74-77) is the classic 12-6 and is also an above average offering. He also mixes in an average, straight CH(88) and a CUT(didn't see). He has been a closer/set up man in the past, but his new role as a middle reliever may best suit him because he has an assortment of pitches.
Bobby Seay LHP Tigers 0.1H 2H 2ER 1BB
He worked with an above average FB(91-94) and an average SL(80-82). This was his worst outing of the season so far. He had trouble finding the zone and gave up an unlucky broken bat double to Victor Martinez. He's normally a dependable LH Reliever.
Joel Zumaya RHP Tigers 1.2IP 1H 1K
He's back. The only mistake he made was when he was slow to cover first base on a slowly hit ground to Miguel Cabrera. Other than that he looked great. He showed great command of all of his pitches. His FB(96-98) looked overpowering and he mixed in a CB(80-82) and CH(83) to keep hitters off balance. He would be the closer for the majority of teams right now.
Fernando Rodney RHP Tigers 1IP 2H 2K
He showed two above averages pitches. His FB(92-97) has hard sinking movement and his CH(83-87) is his best pitch and devastating to LH hitters (He also has a SL, but didnt show it). He anchors a very good Detroit bullpen.
Aaron Laffey LHP Indians 3.1IP 6H 5ER 5BB 1K
Laffey was a very difficult chart. The first thing I noticed was that all of is pitches were between 80-90mph. He has a below average Four Seam FB(87-89), below average 2-seamer (82-86) with average movement, an average SL(80-84) and below average and straight CH(80-82). He also has below average control. He is a fringe MLB pitcher.
Vinnie Chulk RHP Indians 2.2IP 2H 1ER 2BB 2K
He looked wild like the rest of the outings I had seen him. He needs to improve command or he'll be DFA'd soon.
Tony Sipp LHP Indians 0.1IP 1BB
He only threw FB's this outing (91-93). He got Guillen to fly out after three pitches and he walked Laird after a 1-2 count. I still see him as a dependable Lefty out of the pen.
Rafael Betancourt RHP Indians 1.2 IP 3H 3R 2ER 1BB 1K
He has three offerings: FB(91-94), SL(81-83), CH(85). His FB is hard and straight and his off speed pitches are average. He had a rough outing but is an average Big League reliever.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
LAA @ NYY 5/2/09
LAA 8 NYY 4
CC Sabathia LHP Yankees 6.2IP 8H 5R 4ER 1BB 5K
He has Ace stuff and is a notorious slow starter, but he had a decent outing in this game even though the numbers don't look good. He has 3 above average offerings: FB(91-95) SL(77-82) and CH(85-87) and he has above average command. His defense hurt him in the sixth inning (Derek Jeter throwing Error allowing an unearned run). In the seventh inning he was able to get two outs but then a few base hits finding holes allowed four runs to score. I am confident that his numbers will begin to look better as the season goes on because he is a notoriously slow starter and he has the same stuff he's had the last two years.
Jonathan Albaladejo RHP Yankees 0.1IP 1H
He only threw two pitches in the 7th inning. His first was a sinker that was smoked by Mike Napoli for an RBI single. Napoli was then thrown out stealing on the next pitch.
Jose Veras RHP Yankees 1.0IP 1H 1ER 2BB
He works with an above average FB(92-95) and an average CB(75-78). His command is below average which shown by the two walks. He also gave up a long HR to Kendry Morales. He reminds me of Jorge Julio (A hard throwing RHP with above average stuff and erratic command). He'll be consistently giving boom or bust outings unless his command improves.
David Robertson RHP Yankees 1.0IP 1H 2R 1ER 2BB 2K
He has an average FB(87-90) and an above average CB(76-78). He was able to get two quick outs to start the inning and then proceeded to walk Napoli and Morales and a fielding error by Melky Cabrera accounted for the two runs he let up. He seemed to relax after the first two outs and showed his inexperience. He seems like he has the stuff to be a dependable reliever but he needs to make sure he stays concentrated for the whole inning.
Matt Palmer RHP Angels 6.1IP 3H 1ER 2BB 2K
He throws a CUT, 2-seam and 4-seam FB that are all in the 86-90 range. He also mixes in a CB(72-77) and CH(80-82). His repertoire of pitches is average, but he was able to mix locations and speeds very well. He commanded his pitches well enough to get a quality start against a very good Yankees lineup. He reminds me of a Paul Byrd type of pitcher. His ceiling is a quality 4 or 5 starter.
Jose Arredondo RHP Angels 0.2IP 1BB 1K
He is the closer of the future for the Angels. He works with an above average FB(90-93) above average SPLT(82-83) and will mix in a rare SL(84-86), but didn't throw one in this outing. He has average command, but can get a little wild when he rushes his motion. He projects to be an above average back end of the rotation reliever in the next year or so.
Scot Shields RHP Angels 1.0IP 0H 0BB
He pitched a perfect 8th inning, only throwing six pitches. He showed an above average FB(91-93) and a hard above average CB(79). He also has a CH, but didn't show it. He is one of the premiere set up men in the game today.
Fernando Rodriguez RHP Angels 0.2 IP 1H 3R 2ER 2BB 1K
He made his major league debut and looked nervous. He showed an above average FB(89-92). He threw both a four seamer and sinker. His CB(74-77) was another above average offering. It had good 12-6 break and used it to strike out Berroa. He also showed an average CH(86) and it looked like he throws a CUT/SL(87-89). He gave up a two run bomb to Posada on a FB that he left up in the zone. He should have been able to finish the inning, but Matthews dropped a routine Fly in RF and he was subsequently removed from the game. He showed below average control, but it may have been from nerves so I don't want to make any determinations until I see him again.
Jason Bulger RHP Angels 0.1IP 1K
Bulger faced Johnny Damon and struck him out on four pitches. He showed two above average pitches: a hard FB(93-95) and 12-6 CB(80).
POSITION PLAYERS
Brandon Wood 3B Angels- He had two good ABs and two strikeouts on 3 pitches. He went the opposite field with both singles, but needs to shorten his swing with two strikes.
Gary Matthews OF Angels- He had a bad day at the plate 0-5 2K and 5LOB and he made an error on a routine pop out in the 9th inning.
Kendry Morales 1B Angels- He looked very comfortable at the plate 2-4 BB, 2RBI, 2R
CC Sabathia LHP Yankees 6.2IP 8H 5R 4ER 1BB 5K
He has Ace stuff and is a notorious slow starter, but he had a decent outing in this game even though the numbers don't look good. He has 3 above average offerings: FB(91-95) SL(77-82) and CH(85-87) and he has above average command. His defense hurt him in the sixth inning (Derek Jeter throwing Error allowing an unearned run). In the seventh inning he was able to get two outs but then a few base hits finding holes allowed four runs to score. I am confident that his numbers will begin to look better as the season goes on because he is a notoriously slow starter and he has the same stuff he's had the last two years.
Jonathan Albaladejo RHP Yankees 0.1IP 1H
He only threw two pitches in the 7th inning. His first was a sinker that was smoked by Mike Napoli for an RBI single. Napoli was then thrown out stealing on the next pitch.
Jose Veras RHP Yankees 1.0IP 1H 1ER 2BB
He works with an above average FB(92-95) and an average CB(75-78). His command is below average which shown by the two walks. He also gave up a long HR to Kendry Morales. He reminds me of Jorge Julio (A hard throwing RHP with above average stuff and erratic command). He'll be consistently giving boom or bust outings unless his command improves.
David Robertson RHP Yankees 1.0IP 1H 2R 1ER 2BB 2K
He has an average FB(87-90) and an above average CB(76-78). He was able to get two quick outs to start the inning and then proceeded to walk Napoli and Morales and a fielding error by Melky Cabrera accounted for the two runs he let up. He seemed to relax after the first two outs and showed his inexperience. He seems like he has the stuff to be a dependable reliever but he needs to make sure he stays concentrated for the whole inning.
Matt Palmer RHP Angels 6.1IP 3H 1ER 2BB 2K
He throws a CUT, 2-seam and 4-seam FB that are all in the 86-90 range. He also mixes in a CB(72-77) and CH(80-82). His repertoire of pitches is average, but he was able to mix locations and speeds very well. He commanded his pitches well enough to get a quality start against a very good Yankees lineup. He reminds me of a Paul Byrd type of pitcher. His ceiling is a quality 4 or 5 starter.
Jose Arredondo RHP Angels 0.2IP 1BB 1K
He is the closer of the future for the Angels. He works with an above average FB(90-93) above average SPLT(82-83) and will mix in a rare SL(84-86), but didn't throw one in this outing. He has average command, but can get a little wild when he rushes his motion. He projects to be an above average back end of the rotation reliever in the next year or so.
Scot Shields RHP Angels 1.0IP 0H 0BB
He pitched a perfect 8th inning, only throwing six pitches. He showed an above average FB(91-93) and a hard above average CB(79). He also has a CH, but didn't show it. He is one of the premiere set up men in the game today.
Fernando Rodriguez RHP Angels 0.2 IP 1H 3R 2ER 2BB 1K
He made his major league debut and looked nervous. He showed an above average FB(89-92). He threw both a four seamer and sinker. His CB(74-77) was another above average offering. It had good 12-6 break and used it to strike out Berroa. He also showed an average CH(86) and it looked like he throws a CUT/SL(87-89). He gave up a two run bomb to Posada on a FB that he left up in the zone. He should have been able to finish the inning, but Matthews dropped a routine Fly in RF and he was subsequently removed from the game. He showed below average control, but it may have been from nerves so I don't want to make any determinations until I see him again.
Jason Bulger RHP Angels 0.1IP 1K
Bulger faced Johnny Damon and struck him out on four pitches. He showed two above average pitches: a hard FB(93-95) and 12-6 CB(80).
POSITION PLAYERS
Brandon Wood 3B Angels- He had two good ABs and two strikeouts on 3 pitches. He went the opposite field with both singles, but needs to shorten his swing with two strikes.
Gary Matthews OF Angels- He had a bad day at the plate 0-5 2K and 5LOB and he made an error on a routine pop out in the 9th inning.
Kendry Morales 1B Angels- He looked very comfortable at the plate 2-4 BB, 2RBI, 2R
Score: ARI @ MIL 5/2/09
ARI 4 MIL 1
The Good:
Dan Haren 8.0IP 4H 1ER 2BB 11K
He had his best stuff in this game and great command. He consistently pounded the zone with his average FB, above average SPLT, and average CB. His plus command made it hard for the Brewers hitters to get solid contact on many pitches.
Justin Upton 2-4 2R HR RBI
Upton showed off his PLUS Power and Speed in this game. In the 5th inning he got on with a bunt single to Prince Fielder. He passed Fielder before he had a chance to field and make an attempt to tag him. In the 7th inning he came up and hit an 86mph FB 450ft to Left Field of the facade of the Metavante Club. He has true 80 Power and is fun to watch!
The Bad:
Braden Looper's 5th Inning: 4H (3XBH) 3R 0K
He was perfect through four innings, but got roughed up in the 5th inning. Overall he didn't have a bad night: 7IP 6H 4ER 0BB 3K
The Ugly:
Craig Counsell, Corey Hart and Chris Duffy
They went a combined a 0-12 with 8K and 7LOB
The Good:
Dan Haren 8.0IP 4H 1ER 2BB 11K
He had his best stuff in this game and great command. He consistently pounded the zone with his average FB, above average SPLT, and average CB. His plus command made it hard for the Brewers hitters to get solid contact on many pitches.
Justin Upton 2-4 2R HR RBI
Upton showed off his PLUS Power and Speed in this game. In the 5th inning he got on with a bunt single to Prince Fielder. He passed Fielder before he had a chance to field and make an attempt to tag him. In the 7th inning he came up and hit an 86mph FB 450ft to Left Field of the facade of the Metavante Club. He has true 80 Power and is fun to watch!
The Bad:
Braden Looper's 5th Inning: 4H (3XBH) 3R 0K
He was perfect through four innings, but got roughed up in the 5th inning. Overall he didn't have a bad night: 7IP 6H 4ER 0BB 3K
The Ugly:
Craig Counsell, Corey Hart and Chris Duffy
They went a combined a 0-12 with 8K and 7LOB
OAK @ SEA 5/1/09
SEA 8 OAK 7
Carlos Silva RHP Marniers 3.2IP 6H 6ER 4BB 3K
He is an sinker ball pitcher that likes to work quick. He's an average pitcher with average command, but in this game he had below average command. He had trouble commanding his offspeed offerings. He left the ball up and it was hit hard (4 of the 6 hits he gave up were for extra bases). He is at best a number four starter.
FB(89-91) CH(82-83) SL(80-81) CB(none seen)
Miguel Batista RHP Mariners 2.1IP OH OR 2BB 0K
He came in and held the Oakland hitters in check. He showed an above average FB(91-94) with average sinking movement, an average CUT(85-89) and an average SPLT(81). He is a solid long reliever and can spot start if you need. He has average to below average command and his lack of an out pitch will impede his chances of consistently starting.
Sean White RHP Mariners 1.1IP 2H 1ER 1BB 0K
He showed two above average pitches FB(92-94) and SL(85-88), an average CB(80) and below average CH(83). He has below average command. He gave up a long HR on a hanging SL to Matt Holliday, but other than that pitch he looked like a solid middle reliever.
Shawn Kelly RHP Mariners 1.2IP 0H 0R 2K
I really like the way he attacks hitters. He pounds the zone using his two above average offerings: FB(92-96) and SL(82-84). He looks to be one of their "go to" relievers this year.
Dana Eveland LHP Athletics 4.2IP 10H 7ER 3BB 3K
He had trouble finding the plate with his FB in the first inning so he used his SL to get ahead in the count. His FB(87-91) is an average pitch and it has some natural cut. He was able to throw it for strikes after the first inning. His SL(81-84) was his only above average offering and was his strikeout pitch. His CH(81-84) is straight and nothing better than average. His CB(75-78) is slow and average. His ceiling is a number four or five starter.
Dan Giese RHP Athletics 3.1IP 0H 0R 0BB 0K
He is a two pitch reliever that would be best suited for a long reliever role. He has a below average FB(86-89) and an above average SL(76-79) that has great tilt. He was able to pound the zone and kept the A's in the game.
Russ Springer RHP Athletics 0.2IP 2H 1ER 2BB 0K
He is a solid pitcher but had a bad outing. He has an average FB(91-92), an above average CUT(82-89) and an average CB(76-79). He lost a 14 pitch battle to Jose Lopez with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th, but credit Lopez for fouling off 9 pitches.
POSITION PLAYERS
Kenji Johjima SEA C- He looked bad behind the plate and cost his pitchers some strikes with his terrible job at framing pitches
Russell Branyan SEA 1B- He showed off his 80 Power with a 400+ foot HR to dead center. It looked like he didn't even get all of it.
Ryan Sweeney OAK CF- He has impressed me with his defense and showed off his above average range with an amazing over the shoulder Willie Mays catch.
Eric Patterson OAK 2B- He mishandled two routine groundballs but recovered in time to throw the runners out at first. I wonder if his hands defense will eventually force him to move to the OF.
Matt Holliday OAK LF- It was nice to see him break out of his hitting funk. He hit an second deck HR to Left field off Sean White in the 7th inning to tie the game. Hopefully he'll keep this hot streak up.
Carlos Silva RHP Marniers 3.2IP 6H 6ER 4BB 3K
He is an sinker ball pitcher that likes to work quick. He's an average pitcher with average command, but in this game he had below average command. He had trouble commanding his offspeed offerings. He left the ball up and it was hit hard (4 of the 6 hits he gave up were for extra bases). He is at best a number four starter.
FB(89-91) CH(82-83) SL(80-81) CB(none seen)
Miguel Batista RHP Mariners 2.1IP OH OR 2BB 0K
He came in and held the Oakland hitters in check. He showed an above average FB(91-94) with average sinking movement, an average CUT(85-89) and an average SPLT(81). He is a solid long reliever and can spot start if you need. He has average to below average command and his lack of an out pitch will impede his chances of consistently starting.
Sean White RHP Mariners 1.1IP 2H 1ER 1BB 0K
He showed two above average pitches FB(92-94) and SL(85-88), an average CB(80) and below average CH(83). He has below average command. He gave up a long HR on a hanging SL to Matt Holliday, but other than that pitch he looked like a solid middle reliever.
Shawn Kelly RHP Mariners 1.2IP 0H 0R 2K
I really like the way he attacks hitters. He pounds the zone using his two above average offerings: FB(92-96) and SL(82-84). He looks to be one of their "go to" relievers this year.
Dana Eveland LHP Athletics 4.2IP 10H 7ER 3BB 3K
He had trouble finding the plate with his FB in the first inning so he used his SL to get ahead in the count. His FB(87-91) is an average pitch and it has some natural cut. He was able to throw it for strikes after the first inning. His SL(81-84) was his only above average offering and was his strikeout pitch. His CH(81-84) is straight and nothing better than average. His CB(75-78) is slow and average. His ceiling is a number four or five starter.
Dan Giese RHP Athletics 3.1IP 0H 0R 0BB 0K
He is a two pitch reliever that would be best suited for a long reliever role. He has a below average FB(86-89) and an above average SL(76-79) that has great tilt. He was able to pound the zone and kept the A's in the game.
Russ Springer RHP Athletics 0.2IP 2H 1ER 2BB 0K
He is a solid pitcher but had a bad outing. He has an average FB(91-92), an above average CUT(82-89) and an average CB(76-79). He lost a 14 pitch battle to Jose Lopez with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th, but credit Lopez for fouling off 9 pitches.
POSITION PLAYERS
Kenji Johjima SEA C- He looked bad behind the plate and cost his pitchers some strikes with his terrible job at framing pitches
Russell Branyan SEA 1B- He showed off his 80 Power with a 400+ foot HR to dead center. It looked like he didn't even get all of it.
Ryan Sweeney OAK CF- He has impressed me with his defense and showed off his above average range with an amazing over the shoulder Willie Mays catch.
Eric Patterson OAK 2B- He mishandled two routine groundballs but recovered in time to throw the runners out at first. I wonder if his hands defense will eventually force him to move to the OF.
Matt Holliday OAK LF- It was nice to see him break out of his hitting funk. He hit an second deck HR to Left field off Sean White in the 7th inning to tie the game. Hopefully he'll keep this hot streak up.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Score: BAL @ TOR 5/1/09
TOR 8 BAL 4
The Good:
Roy Halladay RHP Blue Jays 8.0IP 10H 4R 3ER 1BB 6K
Each game he has pitched this year he has pitched at least 7IP. He showed with tonight's gutsy performance why he is one of the best pitchers in the game. He worked primarily FB/CUT/CB/CH. He threw 80/117 pitches for strikes and had a 14GO/4FO. He is a definite Ace!
Nick Markakis hit a HR on a CB that was down and over the middle of the plate. Most hitters would get a single off the hit, but Markakis kept his hands back and used almost all wrists to hit it out.
Luke Scott looked like he had Halladay's number all night, going 3-4 with 3 singles.
Kevin Millar went 2/5 with 3RBI against his old team. The most surprising thing is that he hit a double down the right field line!
Adam Lind hit a long HR to dead CF on a hanging CB from Dennis Sarfate
The BAD
Mark Hendrickson LHP Orioles 5.0IP 9H 4ER 2BB 2K
After the third inning, the Blue Jays figured out Hendrickson's below average offerings and were consistently hitting him hard.
Brian Roberts went 0-5 with 2K looking. Not a fun night for Roberts who had some things to say to the home plate umpire after his second K. He'll look to rebound against a rookie tomorrow.
Chris Ray RHP Orioles 1.0IP 3H 2ER 1K 1HB
His command looked erratic and he was missing up with a lot of his pitches. His stuff looked explosive, which is good news for him after coming off Tommy John surgery.
The Ugly
Dennis Sarfate RHP Orioles 1.2IP 2H 2ER 2BB 1K 1HB
His first 8 pitches were ominous of the rest of his night: 5 balls, 3 strikes (all balls in play) 3 outs. He just didn't have it coming out of the pen and left the game with an injury. His FB(91-93) was below the 94-96 that we saw last year. I hope he has fully recovered from the shoulder surgery he had this past offseason.
Halladay/Barajas- There was a cross up in the 8th inning on a 95mph sinker that looked like it hit Barajas in the arm. Ouch!
The Good:
Roy Halladay RHP Blue Jays 8.0IP 10H 4R 3ER 1BB 6K
Each game he has pitched this year he has pitched at least 7IP. He showed with tonight's gutsy performance why he is one of the best pitchers in the game. He worked primarily FB/CUT/CB/CH. He threw 80/117 pitches for strikes and had a 14GO/4FO. He is a definite Ace!
Nick Markakis hit a HR on a CB that was down and over the middle of the plate. Most hitters would get a single off the hit, but Markakis kept his hands back and used almost all wrists to hit it out.
Luke Scott looked like he had Halladay's number all night, going 3-4 with 3 singles.
Kevin Millar went 2/5 with 3RBI against his old team. The most surprising thing is that he hit a double down the right field line!
Adam Lind hit a long HR to dead CF on a hanging CB from Dennis Sarfate
The BAD
Mark Hendrickson LHP Orioles 5.0IP 9H 4ER 2BB 2K
After the third inning, the Blue Jays figured out Hendrickson's below average offerings and were consistently hitting him hard.
Brian Roberts went 0-5 with 2K looking. Not a fun night for Roberts who had some things to say to the home plate umpire after his second K. He'll look to rebound against a rookie tomorrow.
Chris Ray RHP Orioles 1.0IP 3H 2ER 1K 1HB
His command looked erratic and he was missing up with a lot of his pitches. His stuff looked explosive, which is good news for him after coming off Tommy John surgery.
The Ugly
Dennis Sarfate RHP Orioles 1.2IP 2H 2ER 2BB 1K 1HB
His first 8 pitches were ominous of the rest of his night: 5 balls, 3 strikes (all balls in play) 3 outs. He just didn't have it coming out of the pen and left the game with an injury. His FB(91-93) was below the 94-96 that we saw last year. I hope he has fully recovered from the shoulder surgery he had this past offseason.
Halladay/Barajas- There was a cross up in the 8th inning on a 95mph sinker that looked like it hit Barajas in the arm. Ouch!
Friday, May 1, 2009
BOS @ TB 4/30/09
TB 13 BOS 0
Matt Garza RHP Rays 7.2IP 1H 1BB 10K
He was perfect through six innings and the only hit he let up was a soft liner off the fists of Ellsbury. He worked with a hard and well located FB (91-95). It was an above average offering and at times had some sink. His SL (85-87) had great bite and he used liked using it down and in to lefties with two strikes (That's how he struck out Ellsbury and Drew swinging in their first at bats). He also wasn't afraid to throw his hammer CB (72-76). He throws all of his pitches on a great downward plane and has the stuff to be an Ace. I really like the swagger he had on the mound. He showed the confidence that teams look for in a top of the rotation starter. He's a number 2 starter right now but has the stuff and makeup to be an Ace.
Grant Balfour RHP Rays 1.1IP 1BB 1K
He worked with an above average FB (90-93) an above average SL(85-86) and an average CB(81). He also throws a CH but didn't show one in this outing. He showed below average control this outing and came into the game when they were already up 8-0. He was arguably their best Reliever last year and has regressed some this year.
Josh Beckett RHP Red Sox 4.2IP 10H 7ER 3BB 8K
He was lights out with 5K through 2 1/3 and then got a little unlucky from some swinging bunts and bad defense by Jason Bay in LF. Bartlett and Upton got on with swinging bunts and then he walked Crawford. He had 2 strikes on Longoria and threw a CUT on the outter black just below the belt and Longoria had a great piece of hitting and just place it in the Right CF gap emptying the bases. Bay also misplayed two balls later in the game that cost him at least two runs. He was working with a above average 2 and 4 seam FBs (92-95). His power CB (74-79) is one of the best in the game and buckled the knees of Hernandez on a looking K. His CH(87-90) is hard and has plus movement with arm side run. He also uses a CUT(91-93) but I only saw it once. He had average command in this outing, but normally is above average. I think this was just an unlucky outing and I can't wait to chart him again.
Hunter Jones LHP Red Sox 1.1IP 1H 1ER 0BB 1K
He commanded his pitches well and continues to impress me how he gets hitters out with fringe-average stuff. The one blemish to his outing was a moon shot HR hit by Longoria on a SL low and in (I didn't think it was that terrible of a pitch, but the All-Star crushed it).
Takashi Saito RHP Red Sox 1.0IP 1H 0ER 1K
He consistently threw strikes and looked good. He showed average stuff, but was able to mix up his pitches enough to get outs.
Javier Lopez LHP Red Sox 0.1IP 4H 5ER 1BB 0K
He looked to have a tired arm. His FB(82-84) was below his normal range (87-90) and he was very wild. Hopefully he isn't hurt.
Jonathan Van Every RF Red Sox 0.2IP 1H 1BB
Yes that's right he is an OF!! He came in to give the bullpen some much needed rest and when he came in from RF Lopez took his spot in the field and they lost the DH with this move. This was the first time I charted a game when this came up so I thought I'd have some fun with it.
Matt Garza RHP Rays 7.2IP 1H 1BB 10K
He was perfect through six innings and the only hit he let up was a soft liner off the fists of Ellsbury. He worked with a hard and well located FB (91-95). It was an above average offering and at times had some sink. His SL (85-87) had great bite and he used liked using it down and in to lefties with two strikes (That's how he struck out Ellsbury and Drew swinging in their first at bats). He also wasn't afraid to throw his hammer CB (72-76). He throws all of his pitches on a great downward plane and has the stuff to be an Ace. I really like the swagger he had on the mound. He showed the confidence that teams look for in a top of the rotation starter. He's a number 2 starter right now but has the stuff and makeup to be an Ace.
Grant Balfour RHP Rays 1.1IP 1BB 1K
He worked with an above average FB (90-93) an above average SL(85-86) and an average CB(81). He also throws a CH but didn't show one in this outing. He showed below average control this outing and came into the game when they were already up 8-0. He was arguably their best Reliever last year and has regressed some this year.
Josh Beckett RHP Red Sox 4.2IP 10H 7ER 3BB 8K
He was lights out with 5K through 2 1/3 and then got a little unlucky from some swinging bunts and bad defense by Jason Bay in LF. Bartlett and Upton got on with swinging bunts and then he walked Crawford. He had 2 strikes on Longoria and threw a CUT on the outter black just below the belt and Longoria had a great piece of hitting and just place it in the Right CF gap emptying the bases. Bay also misplayed two balls later in the game that cost him at least two runs. He was working with a above average 2 and 4 seam FBs (92-95). His power CB (74-79) is one of the best in the game and buckled the knees of Hernandez on a looking K. His CH(87-90) is hard and has plus movement with arm side run. He also uses a CUT(91-93) but I only saw it once. He had average command in this outing, but normally is above average. I think this was just an unlucky outing and I can't wait to chart him again.
Hunter Jones LHP Red Sox 1.1IP 1H 1ER 0BB 1K
He commanded his pitches well and continues to impress me how he gets hitters out with fringe-average stuff. The one blemish to his outing was a moon shot HR hit by Longoria on a SL low and in (I didn't think it was that terrible of a pitch, but the All-Star crushed it).
Takashi Saito RHP Red Sox 1.0IP 1H 0ER 1K
He consistently threw strikes and looked good. He showed average stuff, but was able to mix up his pitches enough to get outs.
Javier Lopez LHP Red Sox 0.1IP 4H 5ER 1BB 0K
He looked to have a tired arm. His FB(82-84) was below his normal range (87-90) and he was very wild. Hopefully he isn't hurt.
Jonathan Van Every RF Red Sox 0.2IP 1H 1BB
Yes that's right he is an OF!! He came in to give the bullpen some much needed rest and when he came in from RF Lopez took his spot in the field and they lost the DH with this move. This was the first time I charted a game when this came up so I thought I'd have some fun with it.
PIT @ MIL 4/29/09
Yovani Gallardo RHP Brewers
This was the third time I've seen him pitch this year and the second one that I've charterd. He went 8 strong Innings striking out 11 and letting up 0 runs on 2 hits. He works primarily off his FB/CB (80% of his pitches thrown) and likes to mix in a SL low and away to Righties and CH to Lefties. His FB (88-92) is average and straight, but he has good command of the pitch and spots it very well. His CB (78-82) is a Plus pitch and he commands it well. It is a classic 12-6 hammer and he's not afraid to throw it in any count. His SL (83-85) is average and has more CB movement than SL. His CH (83-85) is average to below average and he only shows it to LH Hitters. He is an effective starter and projects as a solid #2. He could become a #1 if he can make either his SL or CH (I'd prefer his CH) an above average offering.
Carolos Villanueva RHP Brewers
He looks to be their closer until Trevor Hoffman is ready to close again. His FB (89-90) looked average and straight. He has a solid CH (81-83) that he liked to throw in to righties and kept them off balance with his SL (82-84) and CB(72-75). His SL looked below average because most RH Hitters looked like they could pick it up well and didn't swing at the pitch when it darted out of the zone. He started Adam LaRoche and Brandon Moss (Both LHH) off with his CB and seemed to prefer throwing it to mostly Lefties. Overall he has average stuff but is able to mix his pitches and speeds to get hitters out. On stuff alone I'd say he's an average/below average reliever, but he continues to get big league hitters out.
Ian Snell RHP Pirates
He was by far the toughest pitcher I have charted. His CB and SL look like them same pitch, the only difference is the speed. His FB sat 89-94 topping out at 95. It is an above average pitch. His SL (84-87) was mainly used later in the game after hitters had seen his FB/CB. He wasn't afraid to bounce it in the dirt even though after the first inning he and his catcher seemed to get into it about pitch selection (He had to repeatedly shake off his catcher). He had Ryan Braun's number on this day (0-4, 3K) all three of which were on his SL/CB low and away. He showed a gutsy performance (125 pitches in 7IP) and the only run he gave up was a HR to Gallardo on a hanging SL. Overall I see Snell as a middle of the rotation guy. He doesn't have any Plus pitches and gets by on sheer determination sometimes. I love his bulldog mentality, but he's at best a #3 starter for me.
Tyler Yates RHP Pirates
He throws very hard. This was the first time I saw him and was impressed. His FB(95-98) is above average but straight and his SL(90-91) acts more like a CUT. He flashed two CH(86) to Prince Fielder and it looked below average. He has two Above Average pitches FB/SL and a third show me pitch for lefties. He has been knocked for his command in the past, but if it improves I can see him being a potential replacement for Matt Capps if he is traded or leaves via Free Agency.
This was the third time I've seen him pitch this year and the second one that I've charterd. He went 8 strong Innings striking out 11 and letting up 0 runs on 2 hits. He works primarily off his FB/CB (80% of his pitches thrown) and likes to mix in a SL low and away to Righties and CH to Lefties. His FB (88-92) is average and straight, but he has good command of the pitch and spots it very well. His CB (78-82) is a Plus pitch and he commands it well. It is a classic 12-6 hammer and he's not afraid to throw it in any count. His SL (83-85) is average and has more CB movement than SL. His CH (83-85) is average to below average and he only shows it to LH Hitters. He is an effective starter and projects as a solid #2. He could become a #1 if he can make either his SL or CH (I'd prefer his CH) an above average offering.
Carolos Villanueva RHP Brewers
He looks to be their closer until Trevor Hoffman is ready to close again. His FB (89-90) looked average and straight. He has a solid CH (81-83) that he liked to throw in to righties and kept them off balance with his SL (82-84) and CB(72-75). His SL looked below average because most RH Hitters looked like they could pick it up well and didn't swing at the pitch when it darted out of the zone. He started Adam LaRoche and Brandon Moss (Both LHH) off with his CB and seemed to prefer throwing it to mostly Lefties. Overall he has average stuff but is able to mix his pitches and speeds to get hitters out. On stuff alone I'd say he's an average/below average reliever, but he continues to get big league hitters out.
Ian Snell RHP Pirates
He was by far the toughest pitcher I have charted. His CB and SL look like them same pitch, the only difference is the speed. His FB sat 89-94 topping out at 95. It is an above average pitch. His SL (84-87) was mainly used later in the game after hitters had seen his FB/CB. He wasn't afraid to bounce it in the dirt even though after the first inning he and his catcher seemed to get into it about pitch selection (He had to repeatedly shake off his catcher). He had Ryan Braun's number on this day (0-4, 3K) all three of which were on his SL/CB low and away. He showed a gutsy performance (125 pitches in 7IP) and the only run he gave up was a HR to Gallardo on a hanging SL. Overall I see Snell as a middle of the rotation guy. He doesn't have any Plus pitches and gets by on sheer determination sometimes. I love his bulldog mentality, but he's at best a #3 starter for me.
Tyler Yates RHP Pirates
He throws very hard. This was the first time I saw him and was impressed. His FB(95-98) is above average but straight and his SL(90-91) acts more like a CUT. He flashed two CH(86) to Prince Fielder and it looked below average. He has two Above Average pitches FB/SL and a third show me pitch for lefties. He has been knocked for his command in the past, but if it improves I can see him being a potential replacement for Matt Capps if he is traded or leaves via Free Agency.
NYY @ DET 4/29/09
Note: Gameday Radar Gun was off after 8th inning
Rick Porcello RHP Tigers
He's a great athlete with a smooth delivery but is still learning how to pitch. After watching this outing I think he needs some more seasoning in the Minors. The Yankees seemed to figure him out in their second and third at bats because he couldn't throw any off speed pitches over the plate with consistency. His FB was 92-94 with great sinking action for the first three innings. In the fourth it dropped to 88-90. It is an above average offering and projects to be his bread and butter when he is an established big leaguer. He threw FBs over 80% of the time which is normal for most sinkerballers, but with his lack of command on any of his secondary pitches, the hitters knew what was coming. He projects to be a top of the rotation starter, but needs more seasoning in the minors.
Clay Rapada LHP Tigers
His delivery is all elbows and knees and he is a deceptive lefty. He slings the ball side- armed and has below average stuff: FB 85-87 and SL 74-78. He is at best a situational lefty.
Joel Zumaya RHP Tigers
He has a Plus Arm. He throws a straight FB 97-99 and topped out at 100 (An 80). He also has an above average CB 81-82 and an average but hard CH 85-87. He threw his CH as a show me pitch to Swisher and Cabrera in the first pitch of each AB for a ball low and away. He profiles as a top set up guy or closer.
Ryan Perry RHP Tigers
He is another great young RH arm the Tigers have in their pen. Perry was drafted in the first round of the 2008 Draft and has an above average FB 93-96 topping out at 97. His SL was 85-86 (YES network gun readings may be off) and looked above average. He also showed a CH at 87. He was able to quickly get the first two outs of the inning and then lost focus and walked the next three batters. He currently has Below Average command. He may need to spend some time in the Minors like Porcello. If he goes down he could eventually be a middle of the rotation starter or if he stays in the pen he will be a late inning guy.
Joba Chamberlin RHP Yankees
He showed flashes of the potential Ace the Yankees were hoping for when the converted him from Reliever to Starter. All of his pitches looked sharp and he had average command: Throwing 57% of his pitches for strikes. He has an above average FB 92-95 and topped out at 96 (Which is up from the high 80s low 90s he was throwing at the beginning of the season). He has a well above average SL 83-87 and drops off the table to hitters. When it's on, Good luck. His CB 75-80 is also above average and has tight break. His CH 78-82 looked average and looks like he uses it primarily as a "show me" pitch to LH hitters. Once he's able to stretch out and consistently pitch into the 7th and 8th innings, he'll be one of the top pitchers in the game.
Phil Coke LHP Yankees
I think he's a great lefty out of the pen for the Yankees. He has versatility and can be used either as a set up guy or situational lefty. He's tough against both LH and RH hitters. He was throwing FB 90-94 and SL 80-84. He also has a CH but I didn't see it in this outing.
Rick Porcello RHP Tigers
He's a great athlete with a smooth delivery but is still learning how to pitch. After watching this outing I think he needs some more seasoning in the Minors. The Yankees seemed to figure him out in their second and third at bats because he couldn't throw any off speed pitches over the plate with consistency. His FB was 92-94 with great sinking action for the first three innings. In the fourth it dropped to 88-90. It is an above average offering and projects to be his bread and butter when he is an established big leaguer. He threw FBs over 80% of the time which is normal for most sinkerballers, but with his lack of command on any of his secondary pitches, the hitters knew what was coming. He projects to be a top of the rotation starter, but needs more seasoning in the minors.
Clay Rapada LHP Tigers
His delivery is all elbows and knees and he is a deceptive lefty. He slings the ball side- armed and has below average stuff: FB 85-87 and SL 74-78. He is at best a situational lefty.
Joel Zumaya RHP Tigers
He has a Plus Arm. He throws a straight FB 97-99 and topped out at 100 (An 80). He also has an above average CB 81-82 and an average but hard CH 85-87. He threw his CH as a show me pitch to Swisher and Cabrera in the first pitch of each AB for a ball low and away. He profiles as a top set up guy or closer.
Ryan Perry RHP Tigers
He is another great young RH arm the Tigers have in their pen. Perry was drafted in the first round of the 2008 Draft and has an above average FB 93-96 topping out at 97. His SL was 85-86 (YES network gun readings may be off) and looked above average. He also showed a CH at 87. He was able to quickly get the first two outs of the inning and then lost focus and walked the next three batters. He currently has Below Average command. He may need to spend some time in the Minors like Porcello. If he goes down he could eventually be a middle of the rotation starter or if he stays in the pen he will be a late inning guy.
Joba Chamberlin RHP Yankees
He showed flashes of the potential Ace the Yankees were hoping for when the converted him from Reliever to Starter. All of his pitches looked sharp and he had average command: Throwing 57% of his pitches for strikes. He has an above average FB 92-95 and topped out at 96 (Which is up from the high 80s low 90s he was throwing at the beginning of the season). He has a well above average SL 83-87 and drops off the table to hitters. When it's on, Good luck. His CB 75-80 is also above average and has tight break. His CH 78-82 looked average and looks like he uses it primarily as a "show me" pitch to LH hitters. Once he's able to stretch out and consistently pitch into the 7th and 8th innings, he'll be one of the top pitchers in the game.
Phil Coke LHP Yankees
I think he's a great lefty out of the pen for the Yankees. He has versatility and can be used either as a set up guy or situational lefty. He's tough against both LH and RH hitters. He was throwing FB 90-94 and SL 80-84. He also has a CH but I didn't see it in this outing.
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