The Taking of Pelham LHP

[Transmogrified Tiger]

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[Cubswin11]

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I must be missing something because he's been atrocious, a near 12 ERA last year with more walks than innings

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I must be missing something because he's been atrocious, a near 12 ERA last year with more walks than innings

 

He's a LHP that averages more than 96 mph

[jersey cubs fan]

I must be missing something because he's been atrocious, a near 12 ERA last year with more walks than innings

 

He's a LHP that averages more than 96 BB/9

[jersey cubs fan]

[Bertz]

Really top notch thread title

 

Looks like Craig Breslow's got his first lump of clay, let's see what he can make out of it.

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Happy to have made this tweet

[Cubswin11]

Throws gas and the slider is pretty good plus has some good swing strike %, seems like a worthwhile gamble to go throw in the lab and see what happens.

[MWV]

Best thread title ever?

Yes it is.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Fangraphs' assessment from March: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/top-38-prospects-texas-rangers/

 

 

There’s still hope that Pelham develops an extra grade of command in his mid-20s because he only began pitching as a senior in high school and was pragmatically moved to the bullpen in just his second full pro season, limiting his reps.

 

If he does develop an improved ability to locate, he could be one of the better left-handed relievers in baseball because he has such a dominant fastball. Not only does Pelham throw really hard, at times sitting 97-99, but his size, arm slot, and cross-bodied delivery create unique angle on his fastball, and hitters struggle to square it up. In a small big league sample last year, 77% of Pelham’s pitches were fastballs, which would rank 13th among qualified relievers. His upper-80s cutter/slider doesn’t have significant length to it, and it also needs improved location if it’s going to miss bats. Once in a while, elite relievers with a single, tyrannical pitch emerge. It’s possible Pelham is one of those, but it’s more likely his issues limit him to single, middle-inning bullpen work.

[SouthSideRyan]

He's a giant 24 YO healthy armed LHP with 96-97 and a slider. All Theo's got to do is tell the coaches to turn him into Andrew Miller. I like the 246 Ks in 209 pro innings and just 15 HRs

 

Then do the same with Jason Neighborgall and we got ourselves a stew.

[Sammy Sofa]

Best thread title ever?

Yes it is.

 

Definitely.

[Cubswin11]

Makes sense and you’d think there’s a decent chance he gets through. Every AL team passed on him and so did however many NL teams that finished behind us.

 

[Bear Cub]

Send him to the Lab.

[CubsWin]

Best thread title ever?

Yes it is.

 

Definitely.

Yup! Well played, TT.

 

Editorial note: The Walter Matthau/Robert Shaw original far superior to the Denzel Washington/John Travolta remake.

[MWV]

Best thread title ever?

Yes it is.

 

Definitely.

Yup! Well played, TT.

 

Editorial note: The Walter Matthau/Robert Shaw original far superior to the Denzel Washington/John Travolta remake.

I'm not sure this even needed to be said, but yes.