Deester11
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There was a lot of hand wringing when it comes to Jenkins being able to "strike out" hitters due him having great stuff. He's been working through inconsistent stuff and winning despite the start before last where his changeup didn't even exist. He only threw 7 the entire game and not one for a strike. He even said he didn't have a feel for it. If you want to know what he's working on it's the sink in his fastball throwing sinker's front door ( heads toward left-handed hitters then breaks back across the plate - Maddux like) and then back door. In my opinion, the Braves knew he'd need work and asked him to work in AA, but they saw the potential and in Spring Training, he had arguably one of the best springs according to the Braves. SO....what does all this mean? It means that Jenkins could be another key piece in the rotation in another year. The Braves are going to be loaded with upper level pitching.
As for Peraza....he's hitting for power the last two games, but he's not swinging for the fence. Nice to see him get back. Here is what Milb said about both:
Braves 2B Jose Peraza, Triple-A Gwinnett: 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI -- The Braves' top prospect missed a week after tweaking his hamstring on May 14 and has returned by doing perhaps the one thing he hadn't yet at the Triple-A level -- hit for power. Peraza's homer Friday was both his second of the season and his second in as many days, after slugging his first Triple-A long ball in his return to Gwinnett on Thursday. To give you an idea of just how little Peraza is known for his power, the two blasts this week have already tied his career high for a season. Of course, Peraza has a reputation as a speedy contact hitter, and he's proven that thus far, hitting .313 with 14 steals and just an 8.0 percent strikeout rate.
Braves RHP Tyrell Jenkins, Double-A Mississippi: 7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 7 K -- This is one of those times when the line, although impressive, doesn't tell the whole story. Jenkins took a no-hitter into the sixth inning Friday and pitched into the eighth, leaving the bases loaded upon his exit. The seven punchouts were a season high and matched his output in the category from his previous two starts combined. The right-hander, acquired with Shelby Miller from the Cardinals in November for Jason Heyward, has an ERA of exactly 1.00 in his last four starts, bringing his season mark down to 2.94 in his first Braves campaign. He' s thrown seven innings in each of his last three outings -- an encouraging sign from a pitcher who has had shoulder problems in the past.
As for Peraza....he's hitting for power the last two games, but he's not swinging for the fence. Nice to see him get back. Here is what Milb said about both:
Braves 2B Jose Peraza, Triple-A Gwinnett: 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI -- The Braves' top prospect missed a week after tweaking his hamstring on May 14 and has returned by doing perhaps the one thing he hadn't yet at the Triple-A level -- hit for power. Peraza's homer Friday was both his second of the season and his second in as many days, after slugging his first Triple-A long ball in his return to Gwinnett on Thursday. To give you an idea of just how little Peraza is known for his power, the two blasts this week have already tied his career high for a season. Of course, Peraza has a reputation as a speedy contact hitter, and he's proven that thus far, hitting .313 with 14 steals and just an 8.0 percent strikeout rate.
Braves RHP Tyrell Jenkins, Double-A Mississippi: 7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 7 K -- This is one of those times when the line, although impressive, doesn't tell the whole story. Jenkins took a no-hitter into the sixth inning Friday and pitched into the eighth, leaving the bases loaded upon his exit. The seven punchouts were a season high and matched his output in the category from his previous two starts combined. The right-hander, acquired with Shelby Miller from the Cardinals in November for Jason Heyward, has an ERA of exactly 1.00 in his last four starts, bringing his season mark down to 2.94 in his first Braves campaign. He' s thrown seven innings in each of his last three outings -- an encouraging sign from a pitcher who has had shoulder problems in the past.
