Around the System–Relief Pitchers, Top Half
Lehigh Valley
Michael Schwimer, 25, 32 games, 5-0 with a 1.89 ERA; 5 saves, 47.2IP; 33H 17BB 59K; 3 HR allowed, 1.04 WHIP; 3.2BB/9, 11.1K/9; 0.68 GO/AO; .190 opp. avg., .282 vs. LH, .126 vs. RH, .157 with RISP; 3-0 with a 1.80 ERA since May 1. Has been simply awesome, and should be called up in September, if not sooner.
Mike Zagurski, 28, 24 games, 2-0 with a 1.95 ERA, 10 saves, 27.2IP 24H 16BB 41K; 1.19 GO/AO; .250 opp. avg., 5.2BB/9, 13.3K/9; .267 vs LH, .242 vs. RH, .192 with RISP; 1-0 with a 2.31 ERA since May 1. Has been very good at this level but his reverse splits and inconsistent control work against him for a callup. Continue reading Around the System–Relief Pitchers, Top Half
Box Score Recap, 2 July 2011
Around the Systen, Starters, Lower Half
Lakewood–David Buchanan, 22, 15 starts, 8-5 with a 3.48 ERA; 93 IP 88H 24BB 59K; 1.20 WHIP; 5 HR allowed, .253 vs. LH, .254 vs. RH, 1.09 GO/AO; .254 opp. avg.,.295 with RISP; 5-5 with a 4.78 ERA since May 1. After coming out of the gate very strong, Buchanan has settled back down to put up fairly pedestrian numbers over his last 10 starts.
Jesse Biddle, 19, 15 starts, 3-6 with a 3.55 ERA; 78.2IP 66H 42BB 74K; 1.37 WHIP; 4.8BB/9; 8.5K/9; 0.85 GO/AO; .229 opp. avg., 214 vs. LH, .233 vs. RH, .243 with RISP; 3-3 with a 2.60 ERA since May 1. Has looked very good, however, walks will be a real issue if they continue at this rate.
Garrett CLaypool,22, 17 games (13 starts); 3-3 with a 3.16 ERA; 79.2IP 61H 29BB 93K, 10 HR allowed; 1.13 WHIP; 0.54 GO/AO; .211 opp. avg; 3.2BB/9; 10.5K/9; .223 vs. LH, .201 vs. RH, .170 with RISP; 1-2 with a 3.50 ERA in 11 starts since June 1. CLaypool has performed well. WHen the opposition hits him however, they hit him hard (10 homers). Continue reading Around the Systen, Starters, Lower Half
Hot or Not 1 July 2011
A few observations this week: Joe Savery showing up on both the “hot” pitcher list, and “not” hitter list, Singleton on top of the hot hitter list again; Maikel Franco making people notice in Williamsport and the recent struggles of Cody Overbeck and Matt Rizzotti.
Starting Pitchers(Hot): Ramon Oviedo (6IP 4H 0ER 2BB 4); Jonathan Musser (5IP 5H 0ER 5BB 3K); JC Ramirez (6IP 7H 1ER 2BB 2K); Jesse Biddle (5.2IP 4H 2ER 2BB 8K); Ryan Edell (5.2IP 5H 1ER 1BB 3K);Trevor May (5IP 4H 1ER 4BB 6K); Austin Wright (5IP 5H 1ER 1BB 4K); Austin Hyatt (13IP 12H 4ER 0BB 12K); Lino Martinez (9.2IP 8H 3ER 6BB 11K) Continue reading Hot or Not 1 July 2011
10 Statistical Snapshots
Just a few quick observations. Click the image for the larger size.
Matt Rizzotti
Box Score Recap, 30 June 2011
Box Score Recap, 29 June 2011
Lehigh Valley Weekly Report 29 June 2011
A bumpy week for Lehigh Valley as they have been decimated by call ups to Philadelphia as well as injury to their rotation. The ‘Pigs went 3-4 on the week and now stand at 46-33, still in first place in the Northern Division of the International League, 3.5 games ahead of second place Scranton.
‘Pigs Leaders–Hitting: Jeff Larish is 6th in homers (13); Brandon Moss is 10th in homers (12) and 10th in RBI’s (45); Delwyn Young is 8th in strikeouts (73); Rich Thompson is 2nd in SB’s (26) and 4th in OBP (.391) Continue reading Lehigh Valley Weekly Report 29 June 2011
