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Friday, April 23, 2004
So simple, even Scioscia can understand it!
I have been saying for quite awihle that I believe either Scot Shields or Kevin Gregg should have the 5th spot in the rotation. Well, anyone but Ramon Ortiz is what I've been saying.
From day one in spring training I liked Gregg a little more then Shields, but I've been a little hesitant to whole-heartedly support him, as he hadn't yet proven himself in the big leagues. Now I'm ready to say for certain that Kevin Gregg has earned that spot. Just look at these numbers:
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G
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GS |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
HR |
BB |
K |
ERA |
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R. Ortiz
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3
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3 |
10.2 |
23 |
15 |
15 |
3 |
5 |
9 |
12.66 |
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K. Gregg
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7
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0 |
14.1 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
15 |
0.63 |
It doesn't take a mathematician to interpret these numbers. First off, it's ridiculous that a reliever has thrown more innings then has a starter. Gregg has out preformed Ortiz in every single way. He's allowed 17 fewer hits in 4 more innings! He's striking batters out at a better rate. And he's not walking batters. This is so clear Ray Charles could see it. But apparently Mike needs a diagram, so here it is:
So simple, even Scioscia can understand it!
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