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phillyfan0417 said:undeserving promotion IMO, walks about 5 per 9 IP although he strikes out alot of batters as well...
jcmint said:phillyfan0417 said:undeserving promotion IMO, walks about 5 per 9 IP although he strikes out alot of batters as well...
I was thinking the same. Maybe there trying to give him the confidence nod.
Vagrant said:He's blowing through batters at A+ .... I don't see why you wouldn't allow him to challenge himself and pitch in AA. Blake Beavan is doing the same thing.
Sometimes players get too comfortable knowing their pure stuff can overpower hitters and get a little sloppy in the control department. Facing better hitters will make him a better pitcher.
It's a BIT early to say "bad promotion", when we haven't even seen him pitch a game at the AA level to this point.
phillyfan0417 said:Vagrant said:He's blowing through batters at A+ .... I don't see why you wouldn't allow him to challenge himself and pitch in AA. Blake Beavan is doing the same thing.
Sometimes players get too comfortable knowing their pure stuff can overpower hitters and get a little sloppy in the control department. Facing better hitters will make him a better pitcher.
It's a BIT early to say "bad promotion", when we haven't even seen him pitch a game at the AA level to this point.
Not really sure what you're basing that opinion on, he has been wild, inconsistent and has an ERA around 5. Not sure saying he's blowing through batters holds much water.
Bigfan5 said:I think it's just a case of seeing where his head is at the end of the year. They'll let him see how he stacks up against the bigger boys and it'll give them a chance as an organization to asses his progress. I don't think it can hurt him at this point and if he's able to perhaps gain some focus against the better competition it'll give him a lot of confidence for next season.