Trying to drum up some hope and positivity about this signing...
1. It isn't that much money, all things considered.
2. From 2017-2018, he had a 3.82 era and 8.2 k/9...not bad.
3. Interestingly enough, if he can get through a couple of innings in decent shape, he has the potential to go a while. Look at his 2021 numbers versus opponents the first, second, and third times through the order:
- First: .277/.330/.477/.777
- Second: .259/.302/.446/.747
- Third: .226/.269/.339/.607
Same idea, but by pitch count:
- Pitches 1-25: .330/.380/.602/.982
- Pitches 26-50: .272/.304/.430/.734
- Pitches 51-75: .182/.235/.327/.563
So somehow get this guy through the beginning of the game, and he could do okay.
Also...last 8 games of the season (not counting playoffs): 39.1 ip, 3.20 era, .193/.234/.331/.565
So that's all....something, I guess?
1. It isn't that much money, all things considered.
2. From 2017-2018, he had a 3.82 era and 8.2 k/9...not bad.
3. Interestingly enough, if he can get through a couple of innings in decent shape, he has the potential to go a while. Look at his 2021 numbers versus opponents the first, second, and third times through the order:
- First: .277/.330/.477/.777
- Second: .259/.302/.446/.747
- Third: .226/.269/.339/.607
Same idea, but by pitch count:
- Pitches 1-25: .330/.380/.602/.982
- Pitches 26-50: .272/.304/.430/.734
- Pitches 51-75: .182/.235/.327/.563
So somehow get this guy through the beginning of the game, and he could do okay.
Also...last 8 games of the season (not counting playoffs): 39.1 ip, 3.20 era, .193/.234/.331/.565
So that's all....something, I guess?