blueagleace1
Playing the Waiting Game
OK, that is much better than 92-95 mph, sounds like an average of 95-96 mph with 98 mph his high. Not as good as Mississippi but a lot less concerning IMO. Further, I just reviewed the Rome game he pitched and it seems his velocity wasn't an issue that night as announcers said he was mid-to-high 90's but his command was very much off. I also watched tonight's Gwinnett feed and no velocity was noted but I did note two of the hits were cheap, one an infield hit to short that Simmons makes certainly and another hit right at and by the first baseman (looked like more an error than hit to me). There was also an infield hit and bloop hit in the Rome game, that with the walks due to lack of consistent command did him in that night.
To sum it up, I am less concerned about him now and hope he can get back on track next time out. Hopefully with a higher average velocity and better command too.
I agree, although my only hesitation to bringing him up right away is can he throw multiple days in a row or 4/6 days.