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[NorthSideSox72]

So, someone earlier pointed out in PHT that the entire Sox organization has lousy team hitting right now. Given the lack of position player prospect talent in the minors, the hitting part should be no big surprise.

 

But how about the pitching? We are seeing some great pitching performances at all four clubs that are worth monitoring. Here are some highlights...

 

Charlotte Knights, AAA (team ERA: 3.99):

--Lance Broadway is 4-1 with a stellar 1.10 ERA (2nd in IL), and a 0.89 WHIP (4th in IL). He has 23 K's versus 12 BB in 42 IP.

--Wes Whisler, possibly the biggest surprise in the org right now, is 5-1 with a 1.77 ERA (4th in IL) and a 1.31 WHIP. He isn't striking out many (14 K in 35.2 IP), but he's pitching well to contact.

--Dewon Day has been dominant in the pen, with a 1.98 ERA and 1.02 WHIP, striking out 13 while walking just 3 in 13.2 IP.

 

Birmingham Barons, AA (team ERA: 3.09):

--Justin Cassel is 2-1 with a 1.38 ERA (6th in SL), a 1.19 WHIP (19th in SL), and a 22:12 K:BB ratio. This guy was drafted in '06, and has moved up quickly.

--Clayton Richard is a tough 2-5 but has a 2.85 ERA (14th is SL), a 1.10 WHIP (12th in SL) and has 31 strikeouts (11th is SL) to just 7 walks.

--Lucas Harrell is on the DL, but in his 3 starts he was 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA and a 0.69 WHIP

--Brian Omogrosso is 1-1 with a solid 3.60 ERA

--Since being re-acquired by the Sox, Fernando Hernandez has been very good in the pen: 1-0, 1.04 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 9 K's in 8.2 IP

--Jon Link has been a solid closer, with a 1.98 ERA, a 1.54 WHIP, 14 K vs 7 BB in 13.2 IP, and 9 saves

 

Winston-Salem Warthogs, A+ (team ERA: 3.65):

--Aaron Poreda is 2-2 with a 2.72 ERA (10th in CL), an excellent 1.05 WHIP (9th in CL) and a stellar K:BB ratio of 25:5

--Jacob Rasner is 2-2 with a 2.16 ERA (8th in CL), has a 1.44 WHIP and has struck out 14 in 25 IP. He does have 14 walks, however, and is repeating AA.

--Michael Dubee is 3-1 with a 3.35 ERA (15th in CL), a solid 1.14 WHIP (12th in CL), has 28 K's (11th in CL) and only 8 BB in 37.2 IP

--John Ely is a very unfortunate 0-4, despite his solid 3.86 ERA and 1.29 WHIP. He has 29 K's (9th in CL) against just 5 BB, in 35 IP

--Kanekoa Texeira has been very good ias the closer with a 1.74 ERA, a 1.16 WHIP, 11 K's in 10.1 IP and 4 saves

 

Kannapolis Intimidators, A- (team ERA: 3.78):

--Anthony Carter is on fire at 3-0, with a 1.36 ERA (3rd in SAL), a miniscule 0.76 WHIP (1st in SAL), and a ridiculous 37 K's (4th in SAL) against just 4 BB in 33 IP

--Charlie Shirek is an unlucky 1-2, despite his 2.40 ERA (15th in SAL), 1.03 WHIP (9th in SAL) and a strong K:BB of 18:5 in 30 IP

--Henry Mabee has been a shut-down closer with a 0.50 ERA, a 1.00 WHIP, and 19 strikeouts vs 5 walks in 18 IP

--Levi Maxwell (who?) has been dominant in the pen as well, sporting a 1.16 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and 25 K in 23.1 IP

 

 

Some very good performances so far, and definitely some guys to keep an eye on. These sorts of pitching results are not only excellent for their potential future with the big club, but also their value in trade. Teams love pitching prospects.