Knock, Knock, Knockin' on LA's Door: The Pitchers
Mar 23, 2018 19:27:37 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2018 19:27:37 GMT -5
At the season's midpoint, I thought I would take a closer look at the kids at AAA and see how they are doing. Today we put the spotlight on a few young arms that are expected to contribute in the majors next season.
First up, SP Bob Walk.
Last season Walk reached Triple A and was OK. He went 10-10 in 25 starts with a 4.06 ERA in 162 IP. This season Walk has taken his game to another level. Thru 15 starts, Walk is 12-0 with a 1.44 ERA in 124.2 IP and a 0.82 WHIP, 146 k, 6 CG and 3 shutouts. The Dodgers are high on the former 3rd rounder.
ETA: Late 1980 - Early 1981
Next up, CL Tom Henke
Henke was drafted with the Dodgers first round pick this season and immediately started at Triple A. He has done nothing but impress since. He started in middle relief to take advantage of his A duration but has recently transitioned into the closer's role. In 56.2 IP covering 37 innings, Tom is 1-0 with 13 saves and a 1.27 ERA, .75 WHIP and 66 K's.
ETA: Late 1980 - Early 1981
Third, SP Ray Searage
Ray was acquired last season from San Francisco along with Bill Doran who will be featured in a future article. Ray took to starting this spring and has done well overall, but there is still room for growth. In 15 starts Ray is 4-4 with a 4.13 ERA over 96 innings. He had a 3.65 ERA at the same level in 56 appearances last season, so it would appear he has taken a step back. However, a closer look reveals his hits allowed are down to 6.47/9 from 8.33/9 last season. Similarly, his walks are also down to 3.94/9 from 6.53/9 last season. Strikeouts have remained in the high 6's/9. So he has taken a step forward as well, though there remains room for improvement. He is expected to serve in a relief role once he reaches the majors bit could start if necessary.
ETA: 1981
The final pitcher we look at is SP John Martin.
Martin took a big step forward last off-season by rededicating himself to his craft. He has flown up the prospect list since and continued to develop this season, though the results remain similar to last season. Through 14 starts, Martin is 6-5 with a 5.06 ERA. His hits allowed remain nearly identical and while his walks have lowered a bit, his strikeouts remain low as well. The former 2nd rounder is likely to repeat AAA for most of next season.
ETA: Late 1981, early 1982
SP's Dave Schmidt and Steve Shirley are a bit further off.
We will review the hitters at a future date.
First up, SP Bob Walk.
Last season Walk reached Triple A and was OK. He went 10-10 in 25 starts with a 4.06 ERA in 162 IP. This season Walk has taken his game to another level. Thru 15 starts, Walk is 12-0 with a 1.44 ERA in 124.2 IP and a 0.82 WHIP, 146 k, 6 CG and 3 shutouts. The Dodgers are high on the former 3rd rounder.
ETA: Late 1980 - Early 1981
Next up, CL Tom Henke
Henke was drafted with the Dodgers first round pick this season and immediately started at Triple A. He has done nothing but impress since. He started in middle relief to take advantage of his A duration but has recently transitioned into the closer's role. In 56.2 IP covering 37 innings, Tom is 1-0 with 13 saves and a 1.27 ERA, .75 WHIP and 66 K's.
ETA: Late 1980 - Early 1981
Third, SP Ray Searage
Ray was acquired last season from San Francisco along with Bill Doran who will be featured in a future article. Ray took to starting this spring and has done well overall, but there is still room for growth. In 15 starts Ray is 4-4 with a 4.13 ERA over 96 innings. He had a 3.65 ERA at the same level in 56 appearances last season, so it would appear he has taken a step back. However, a closer look reveals his hits allowed are down to 6.47/9 from 8.33/9 last season. Similarly, his walks are also down to 3.94/9 from 6.53/9 last season. Strikeouts have remained in the high 6's/9. So he has taken a step forward as well, though there remains room for improvement. He is expected to serve in a relief role once he reaches the majors bit could start if necessary.
ETA: 1981
The final pitcher we look at is SP John Martin.
Martin took a big step forward last off-season by rededicating himself to his craft. He has flown up the prospect list since and continued to develop this season, though the results remain similar to last season. Through 14 starts, Martin is 6-5 with a 5.06 ERA. His hits allowed remain nearly identical and while his walks have lowered a bit, his strikeouts remain low as well. The former 2nd rounder is likely to repeat AAA for most of next season.
ETA: Late 1981, early 1982
SP's Dave Schmidt and Steve Shirley are a bit further off.
We will review the hitters at a future date.
