Pitching rundown 05.04.2021-28.06.2021
Stable and consistent is the last two words one would use to describe San Anotnio's pitching staff in 2021.
We used 8 starters and 8 relievers (those who didnt start any games). Only 3 original starters didnt relief any game, and only two of them are still in San Antonio: its our ace Randy Smith and less-of-an-ace Clarence Flores. Third one is Glenn Dixon who recently changed surroundings. Lets check our pitchers, their performance this season and history how they got here.
Solely starting and still in 25-man:
1)
Randy Smith - the one and only. He isnt our ace, he is a whole deck.
16 started games, 10 wins 3 losses, 8.4 K/9 (3rd in IL), 1.1 BB/9 (4th), 7.6 K/BB (2nd), 2.72 FIP (5th), 3.9 WAR (4th). The only superstar we (still) have.
2)
Clarence Flores -
15 starts, 4 wins 4 losses, 6.3/4.4/1.4, 4.74 ERA. Pretty decent numbers for his ratings. On 90 pitching count since i noticed he had more problems around 5-6th inning than beginning of the game.
Mostly starting (and in 25-man):
3)
Jorge Cordova - normally he should still be playing in triple A, but with our problems finding able arms, he had to grow up fast. He had really good first month (3.23 ERA, 3-2 win-lose record in 6 stars), but next two werent so great. Overall he's now at 5.43 ERA, 4-6 win-lose, 7.2/4.5/1.6 in
14 starts. He briefly was sent down to bullpen where had one relief appearance: 2.1 innings, 1K, no runs allowed.
4)
Alejandro Barrios - acquired in offseason. 5.64 ERA, 2-8 win-lose, 2.9/3.2/1.6 in
11 started games and 9 relief showups. We expected a little more from him. He will stay mostly in the bullpen from now on, since hes got only 3 stamina and truck with new arms just arrived.
Solely starting (and not in 25-man):
5) G
lenn Dixon - oh man, this guy again. I promise its the last time i write about him. Despite his bad contract he was meant to be our solid 3.50 #2 starter, but ended up our worst pitcher in the rotation. 5.72 ERA, 3-7 win-lose, 5.7/2.9/1.2 in
13 starts.
Mostly relieving (and NOT in 25-man):
6)
Tim Dundee - acquried in the offseason, but he was meant more as salary dump than useful pitcher. He jumped briefly into the rotation after one of good long relief showings. Overall he showed up in 23 games,
3 started, 5.60 ERA, 2-3 win-lose, 7.1/5.1/1.5. After bullpen slowly getting crowded he had to be sent down to start for AAA team.
New faces in 25-man and solely starting (for now at least):
7)
Yoichibei Saito - got him only recently in Dixon trade from RGV.
3 started games, 2 wins no losses, 4.50 ERA (but 3.60 FIP), 8.1/2.7/0.9. Since he is only 26yo his chances to stay in the rotation for longer are pretty high.
8 )
Jose Avalos - acquired in the same deal as Saito.
2 starts 2 wins, 0.56 ERA, 9.0/1.1/0.0, 739 ERA+
A bit older than Saito (30), but should stay useful at least for the remaining of the contract (2 years)
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Solely relieving in 25-man:
1)
Shawn Marshall - our closer, probably is having his best season so far. 19 saves, 2.36 ERA, 8.9/2.9/0.5
2)
Jorge Estrada - setup, young and talented lefty. 2.60 ERA, 8.6/2.3/0.3
3)
Steve Hall - second setup, similar to Estrada but righty. A bit down year with 4.45 ERA, 5.6/2.5/1.1, but having nice stints like 1 allowed run in last 8 games.
4)
Jesus Morales - solid middle reliever having much better season than expected. 3.49 ERA, 5.3/3.9/0.6
5)
Jesus Guerra - drafted in rule 5 draft from Crystal Lake. 21yo and pretty talented. Shouldnt be a big leaguer yet, but cant send him down obviously. 5.56 ERA, 9.1/5.6/1.6
6)
Jose Caballero - coming back after few months of injury. Claimed him on waivers from Manchester. Pretty solid 5 games, including MVP award pitching 4.2 scoreless innings in 17 innings 7-6 victory over Hartford. Overall stats 2.89 ERA, 8.7/1.0/1.0.
7)
Joe Riley - unhappy lefty specialist, because he wants to be a closer. He is complete lights out vs lefties: no runs allowed in 22 games (11.1 innings), 10.3/4.8/0.0. Versus righties isnt as good, allowed 4 runs in 16 games (thats why he is lefty specialist
).
Solely relieving and not in 25-man:
8 )
Irwin Delaney - the only reliever who isnt in the 1st team anymore. It proves that our bullpen is doing great job this year (4th ERA in the league atm). Delaney is pretty talented, but had really rough first mlb year and had to be sent down to AAA. Overall stats 9.87 ERA, 6.7/5.5/1.5.
Even our closer
Shawn Marshall started few games this year, but in spring training. He was seriously considered to be our 3rd starter in the regular season. Mission was aborted after Edgardo Rodriguez got season ending injury.
Spring stats for Marshall: 4 starts, 1-3 win-lose, 7.24 ERA