All pitchers on the Mets have had some good starts, and some bad starts. Who do you think is the Mets ace pitcher this year? The decision is between:
Johan Santana: 8-5 2.79 ERA. Santana had a few good starts blown by the bullpen. But he also had that terrible start in Philadelphia. In his past few starts, he's been great. I would rate him (1-10) a 8 and 1/2.
Mike Pelfrey: 10-5 4.00 ERA. At the begining of the year, Pelfrey started strong going 10-2. But in 4 of his last 5 starts, he hasn't pitched more than 5 innings. I would rate him a 6.
Hisonori Takahashi: 7-5 4.52 ERA. He's done a great job joining the rotaion in the middle. He's sometimes lost control of his pitches. I would rate him a 5 and 1/2.
Jon Niese: 7-4 3.43 ERA. I like that he's lasting about 7 innings in every start. He also has a strong arm since he's young. I would rate him a 7.
R.A. Dickey: 6-4 2.55 ERA. He's been doing a great job replacining Oliver Perez in the rotation. He has an averege knuckleball, but it loses location too often. I would rate him a 7.
Ace pitcher: JOHAN SANTANA
a few weeks ago, I'd say Pelfrey. But now that he's had some rocky starts, I've gotta give it to johan. anonymous.
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to Pelfrey? Is it a mechanical thing? Is he injured? Is it a matter of time before Dickey also comes crashing back down to earth and starts pitching like the journeyman he had been for the the previous 12 years?
ReplyDeleteBring back Ollie!
ReplyDeleteRE: After Johan gave up 6 runs in the first, and then Dickey pitched 8 and 1/3 scoreless innings,Maybe I'd give it to Dickey.
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