Anyone notice (Barry Zito) is"Back" ? Anyone still Collect?

[Mudcatsfan]

(Updated to ask if anyone still collects his stuff.) Back From the dead.

Barry Zito.

He was once one of the best pitchers in ALL of baseball, and the last few years he's been mostly a joke.

Check his numbers the last 13-16 starts. (3 months)

http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/individual_pla ... statType=2

He's been the Zito of old, I had no idea this was happening.

1.92 ERA since the All Star Break?

Really? Barry Zito?

 

[thenumberonemetfan]

Re: Anyone notice this guy is "Back" ?

His curveball has been INSANE.....the filthiest pitch in baseball.

 

[hive17]

Re: Anyone notice this guy is "Back" ?

Anyone else notice that there have been roughly a dozen "This GUY is back" threads?



I used to like Zito, so it's neat to see. And I'm pulling for the Giants this year too, so that helps.

 

[Mudcatsfan]

Re: Anyone notice this guy is "Back" ?

Anyone else notice that there have been roughly a dozen "This GUY is back" threads?



I used to like Zito, so it's neat to see. And I'm pulling for the Giants this year too, so that helps.

Yeah, i was playing on the theme. But i think this one is legit. He was actually one of the top 2 or 3 best, most desireable pitchers (by GM's and Prospectors) in the world, and then he completely imploded.

He was obviously a guy who played baseball because he was good at it and not because it was the first love of his life. In all his interviews it was obvious that he was more into his music, and being generally eccentric.

I think when the fearsome threesome started to break up in Oakland, he lost interest in being the best he could be.

I hope he's found a reason to be great again, because he's truly amazing to watch when he's on.

 

[Pine Tar]

Re: Anyone notice this guy is "Back" ?

Anyone else notice that there have been roughly a dozen "This GUY is back" threads?



I used to like Zito, so it's neat to see. And I'm pulling for the Giants this year too, so that helps.

 

[AKA Coastal]

Re: Anyone notice this guy is "Back" ?

Anyone notice how good Jonathan Sanchez has been since his No-no? I think he waited until I had sold every one of his cards to be good again.

He has a 2.61 ERA and 11.03 K/9

 

[JackLondon]

Re: Anyone notice this guy is "Back" ?

Good to see Barry doing well again. Have liked following his career since he first appeared.

 

[marterburn]

Re: Anyone notice this guy is "Back" ?

Yah, watch out if the Giants make the playoffs.

 

[coltsnsox07]

Re: Anyone notice this guy is "Back" ?

Anyone notice Paul Byrd is pitcing for Boston today! I thought Boston solidified their rotation...

 

[darocker80]

Re: Anyone notice this guy is "Back" ?

I know i was at the game behind home plate and was amazed. And i dropped a foul ball My dad had the glove and the ball came back fast and hit the top part of my hand, grr lol. (club level)

 

[darocker80]

Re: Anyone notice this guy is "Back" ?

The past few starts he would only last 6 full innings but would never give up more than 1 run in the game. Yesterday he pitched 8 1/3 but could've gone the entire way (Bochy :evil: :evil: )

His curveball was amazing and what made it better than usual was his velocity. Throughout the season it was sitting at 69-72. On the radar gun he had hit 75-77 so the snap and break was a bit faster. He seemed very balance and calm in his motion (especially out of the stretch) and was able to hit all his targets. What he really has changed since last year was locating his fastball inside against right handed pitching.

Oh his fastball was at 88, 89, 90 last night as well

 

[tramers]

Re: Anyone notice this guy is "Back" ?

Good to see Barry doing well again. Have liked following his career since he first appeared.

my fav post !!!

 

[Mudcatsfan]

(Updated to ask if anyone still collects his stuff.)

I'll post some of mine if i can find them.

Dang can't find them, Well i have 3 of his SPX autos, 2 SPAuthentics, 2 Topps Traded Autos, 2 Bowman Chrome Refractors, and my fav.

2000 Bowman GOLD serial numbered /99.

 

[cmixer]

i invested in ZITO and Mark Prior ::facepalm::

 

[onehrk]

*Raises hand*

I have been collecting him since '04.

I only have one copy of each of his rookie autos aside from SPX, I think I have 25 of those or so.

 

[HoustonTeams4Me]

I have him in most all of my fantasy league's & noticed early on the possibilities & sign's of a resurgence, but saying that, I also have noticed he's been "up & down" (though he's played pretty well, he has also struggled). He compares thus far with Doug Davis (another pitcher whom I've picked up on the cheap in fantasy) & I don't see anyone giving praise to Davis...but that may have to do with Davis being with "lowly" Arizona (a team with basically no shot to get in the playoffs) & Zito being with San Fran (a team who's surprised everyone this year & looks to make the playoff's)- as the Giants have been getting ESPN "face-time" while the Diamondbacks aren't even receiving "tweet's" from thier home-town newspaper's!

 

[kdailey4315]

In 23 of his 27 starts this year the Giants have scored 3 runs or less. He's actually been a very good pitcher this year excpet for his rough first few starts and that rough patch before the AS game.

 

[zach]

This thread reminded me of Kabir...for you old time BMB members.

I wonder what he's up to?

 

[darocker80]

I have him in most all of my fantasy league's & noticed early on the possibilities & sign's of a resurgence, but saying that, I also have noticed he's been "up & down" (though he's played pretty well, he has also struggled). He compares thus far with Doug Davis (another pitcher whom I've picked up on the cheap in fantasy) & I don't see anyone giving praise to Davis...but that may have to do with Davis being with "lowly" Arizona (a team with basically no shot to get in the playoffs) & Zito being with San Fran (a team who's surprised everyone this year & looks to make the playoff's)- as the Giants have been getting ESPN "face-time" while the Diamondbacks aren't even receiving "tweet's" from thier home-town newspaper's!

Or maybe its the fact zito won the AL cy young in 02