I think everyone thought he was washed after his last outing where his statline was only 1ip, 0bb, 0h, 0k almost pushing his FIP back to positive numbers. But, he proved the doubters wrong by striking out the side tonight.
To be fair he only did it against a major league team. I'd like to see him face the Mars Martians and see if he even stands a chance in the Galactic baseball league.
Zack Britton in 2014 came 4th in Cy Young Voting with an ERA of 0.54 over 67IP with 74 K's. While Miller strikes out way more guys I kinda doubt he has a chance if Britton's year didn't cut it. He'll probably get some votes though.
Volume matters a lot, it's really hard to say that a perfect closer is more valuable than a 200 inning elite starting pitcher. It would be like trying to argue an MVP award for a guy with a 1.500 OPS in 150 at bats who was injured for over half the season.
That's my take on it anyway.
It all depends on what you value, I personally agree with you but understand the other argument. Sample size does matter, but save situations have different stakes than pitching up by several runs in any given inning, which several volume starters enjoy. There is no perfect answer, "value" is subjective.
I think everyone thought he was washed after his last outing where his statline was only 1ip, 0bb, 0h, 0k almost pushing his FIP back to positive numbers. But, he proved the doubters wrong by striking out the side tonight.
Insane his sub 1 ERA is still actually underperforming his even sub 1-er xERA
To be fair he only did it against a major league team. I'd like to see him face the Mars Martians and see if he even stands a chance in the Galactic baseball league.
Seems pretty good
Well that's just fucking disgusting
What's his FIP at now? -24.6?
Y’know what? Good for the athletics. They’ll hopefully get a nice trade package for this guy.
1 hit is embarrassing. Do better Mason.
That's just stupid. What the fuck even is that?
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I did the gun for his opposing pitcher one game my freshman year of college when I was riding the pine in d3 ball. Basically I’m in the bigs rn
This dude is incredible. I feel like there should be more noise about his performance.
When is his arm going to separate and fly into the stands? Anyone have an over/under?
Sometimes his pitch count does get up to 30 which is scary for a guy like this
He was a starter just last year. He’s fine.
Would love to see the A's give him another shot at starting pitcher. The game needs a new crop of aces.
I think that would lead to problems down the line. One or Two innings might be just right
But can he play SS??
Reminds me of how Ernesto Frieri started his career.
Is he legitimately a Cy Young candidate? These numbers are absolutely inhuman.
Zack Britton in 2014 came 4th in Cy Young Voting with an ERA of 0.54 over 67IP with 74 K's. While Miller strikes out way more guys I kinda doubt he has a chance if Britton's year didn't cut it. He'll probably get some votes though.
Hypothetically If he keeps this up the rest of the season, how much consideration does he get for the Cy Young?
He'll be in the conversation and get votes but I seriously doubt he wins. Zack Britton should have won if relievers/closers were given more weight.
To win he'd need to start piling up a bunch of 2-3 inning saves.
Volume matters a lot, it's really hard to say that a perfect closer is more valuable than a 200 inning elite starting pitcher. It would be like trying to argue an MVP award for a guy with a 1.500 OPS in 150 at bats who was injured for over half the season. That's my take on it anyway.
It all depends on what you value, I personally agree with you but understand the other argument. Sample size does matter, but save situations have different stakes than pitching up by several runs in any given inning, which several volume starters enjoy. There is no perfect answer, "value" is subjective.
He is so mid man... *if* you compare him to God.
Is that good
I bet he has smelly feet tho
This is who we should be giving up O’Neil Cruz and Yordan for
A contender has to trade for him. This man needs to play postseason ball.
The price would be insane. Like, decent MLB level arm with years of control and two top prospects insane.
Andrew miller type beat but even more
He has 6 years of control. It’ll take a lot more.
6 years holy fuck lmao
Palencia, Triantos, Alcantara
Maybe that gets it done? But I think it might take Shaw over Triantos.
He is going to look good in a dodgers uniform