Who is Scott Feldman?

[prospectorgems]

I thought I had a pretty good beat on all of Baseball, but when I read an article that Scott Feldman was the opening day starter for the Rangers I was thrown back a bit. I saw this guy had 17 wins last year. Never heard of him until today.

 

[sebpoo]

He came from nowhere last year. Being from Montreal, it remind me another southpaw, Jeff Fassero. Both were destined for middle/long relief but strong outings when needed changed it all.
But... he's not a #1. And honestly i thought Rich Harden was their opening day starter so i am surprised.
however i have Feldman in my fantasy and cheering for a repeat !

 

[colts1888]

He came from nowhere last year. Being from Montreal, it remind me another southpaw, Jeff Fassero. Both were destined for middle/long relief but strong outings when needed changed it all.
But... he's not a #1. And honestly i thought Rich Harden was their opening day starter so i am surprised.
however i have Feldman in my fantasy and cheering for a repeat !

thats funny i thought the same thing but instead of fassero Aaron Smalls i hope im wrong because the guys sems likeable but i doubt he does much

 

[AmishDave]

Corey's brother.

 

[pudge1760]

 

[sebpoo]

wow. nice card.

 

[scotty21690]

How the heck did he get 17 wins with an ERA over 4??

 

[magicpapa]

 

[pudge1760]

I have been trying to get one of those for some time now!!!

 

[Piratesfan1418]

How the heck did he get 17 wins with an ERA over 4??

Run support?

 

[scotty21690]

How the heck did he get 17 wins with an ERA over 4??

Run support?

Yes, this is the obvious answer.


Not saying he didn't have a great season but put him on any other team and he is just a mediocre pitcher.


I am curious to see if he will have a better season this year..

 

[cubfan131]

How the heck did he get 17 wins with an ERA over 4??

Run support?

Reminds me of the year Kevin Tapani won 19 for the Cubs even though his ERA was 4.85. It just is more evidence that shows that evaluating a pitcher based on wins is a poor way to evaluate.

 

[darocker80]

How the heck did he get 17 wins with an ERA over 4??

From,
Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain and Clayton Kershaw

 

[uniquebaseballcards]

 

[markakis8]

Feldman actually has some really good pitches. His main pitch is a sinker and his second pitch is a cutter. He also has a curveball and slider.

I was really impressed last year when I saw him pitch against the Orioles. His sinker and cutter really move and when you have two really good pitches that move in opposite directions, you are going to be alright.

 

[Y4NK335]

How the heck did he get 17 wins with an ERA over 4??

From,
Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain and Clayton Kershaw

Greinke, Jurrjens, and Vazquez would like to know as well