RME JICO Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Since Spring Training is all about getting into shape and gaining velocity and control, I thought I would take a look at some simple indicators. I took a look at IP, Ks, and BBs, not worrying about hits or earned runs. Basically what I came away with was what most of us already knew, our starters are prett much locked in. Contreras and Vazquez are really sharp and have not walked a batter in any "A" games this Spring. Buehrle's numbers are strong too with a great K/BB ratio of 6.5/1 in 22IP. For the Relievers, McCarthy has been a little inconsistent, but not bad, and Jenks has been pretty bad (as everyone already knows), 8 BBs in 8IP. Finally, the last roster spot battle is still somewhat interesting as we have heard names like Redding and Lopez are still in the mix with Logan and Thornton. What stands out here is Lopez's high K/9IP ratio. If he keeps that up it will be hard to ignore. Thornton still looks like a big project. Here are the stats: Starters IP K BB Buehrle 22.0 13 2 Contreras 10.0 12 0 10.8 K/9IP Vazquez 07.1 9 0 11.6 K/9IP Garcia 03.0 1 3 Garland 11.2 2 1 Total - 54.0 37 6 6.2 K/9IP - Relievers IP K BB McCarthy 14.1 10 5 Cotts 08.0 5 2 Politte 06.0 2 2 Jenks 08.0 2 8 Hermanson 4.0 1 0 Total - 40.1 20 17 4.5 K/9IP - Roster Spots IP K BB Lopez 11.1 14 3 11.1 K/9IP Logan 08.1 3 1 Thornton 07.1 6 6 Redding 11.1 7 4 Total - 38.1 30 14 7.0 K/9IP I know the numbers aren't everything and can be deceiving, but they still can give some indication of how well a pitcher is progressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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