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Good article on Erik Cordier. The Braves stole him from the Royals a couple years ago. I might be the only person on the planet that is still invested in him. Looks like he's due for a good year. Just turned 23 years old. I know your not to high on him CGilmore ,but maybe you can keep us updated. He's pitching in your neck of the woods.
thebravesshow.com March 10, 2009
I am going to post a description of an account of a game in which one of the Braves’ pitchers played. See if you can guess who it was.
In six innings pitched, He completely dominated , striking out 11 batters while surrendering no runs or walks, and only two infield hits. Only one batter managed to get the ball out of the infield, hitting a harmless fly ball to left field. 55 of 69 pitches were thrown for strikes. He was working his fastball at 94-95 mph, and his change-up – which drew “ooohs and ahhhs” from the crowd – was described as “unbelievably filthy.” He struck out the other team’s best hitter on three straight fastballs (registering 96, 96, and 97), and he touched 98 mph in the sixth inning.
Tommy Hanson perhaps? Nope…
That folks, was a description of game pitched by righthander Eric Cordier, once considered the best prospect in the Royals system. Who is he? He is the guy whom was acquired from Kansas City for all glove, no bat Tony Pena Jr. in a trade two years ago. Where is Cordier now? Slowly making his way back up the food chain while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
I was finally able to see Erik Cordier on the mound. Acquired two years ago from Kansas City for Tony Pena, Jr., Cordier had Tommy John surgery that same year and is finally feeling 100%. He is a power pitcher that throws gas. I can't wait to see what he can do if he stays healthy. Cordier will be in Myrtle Beach's rotation this season.
thebravesshow.com March 10, 2009
I am going to post a description of an account of a game in which one of the Braves’ pitchers played. See if you can guess who it was.
In six innings pitched, He completely dominated , striking out 11 batters while surrendering no runs or walks, and only two infield hits. Only one batter managed to get the ball out of the infield, hitting a harmless fly ball to left field. 55 of 69 pitches were thrown for strikes. He was working his fastball at 94-95 mph, and his change-up – which drew “ooohs and ahhhs” from the crowd – was described as “unbelievably filthy.” He struck out the other team’s best hitter on three straight fastballs (registering 96, 96, and 97), and he touched 98 mph in the sixth inning.
Tommy Hanson perhaps? Nope…
That folks, was a description of game pitched by righthander Eric Cordier, once considered the best prospect in the Royals system. Who is he? He is the guy whom was acquired from Kansas City for all glove, no bat Tony Pena Jr. in a trade two years ago. Where is Cordier now? Slowly making his way back up the food chain while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
I was finally able to see Erik Cordier on the mound. Acquired two years ago from Kansas City for Tony Pena, Jr., Cordier had Tommy John surgery that same year and is finally feeling 100%. He is a power pitcher that throws gas. I can't wait to see what he can do if he stays healthy. Cordier will be in Myrtle Beach's rotation this season.
