Derek
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Shane Bieber tonight in Altoona
6.0 IP, 2H, 0 BB, 9 K
72 pitches
Carving.
That undefined K:BB
*drools*
Shane Bieber tonight in Altoona
6.0 IP, 2H, 0 BB, 9 K
72 pitches
Carving.
Shane Bieber tonight in Altoona
6.0 IP, 2H, 0 BB, 9 K
72 pitches
Carving.
Pitchers have a limited number of innings in their arms, you don’t want to have them in the minors any longer than you have to. That’s why you never hear anything about service clock regarding pitchers.
It's rare to see guys this young in the majors because they don't typically dominate at such a young age, or because they're still in college.Pitchers do have a limited number of innings but it is still really strange to see any pitcher before their 21st birthday as well in real life. It’s rare in the current at least.
It's rare to see guys this young in the majors because they don't typically dominate at such a young age, or because they're still in college.
Triston McKenzie is pretty damn rare. So were Felix Hernandez, CC Sabathia, Julio Urias, Julio Teheran, Clayton Kershaw, and Madison Bumgarner just to name a few guys that have pitched prior to their 21st birthday in the MLB.
It's silly to think the Indians would hold back a pitcher if he's dominating AA just because he's a certain age.
I’m not saying we should, I am just saying I want him to at least go through a part of a season at AAA first which puts him as likely a September call up in 19 if all is well.
AAA is a meaningless stop for prospects, especially pitchers. Once they've proven themselves at AA, it's only a matter of time. That could happen as early as this year if he's healthy.
With the fact that guys like Bieber currently are above him in the depth charts, I doubt we will see him this season in the pros period barring injuries. Now with 5-6 openings on the team next season and a ton of guys going to be out of options, next season will be the year he could make his debut.
I am not saying it’s impossible but it’s not likely for him to crack the roster at any point this season especially if he misses time with an injury.
I said could not would, and I've been pretty clear that this assumes health.
Oh well, at least I've gotten you to stop saying he's a couple years away.
Yeah sure if no injuries happen or no need arises yada yada. That never happens, so it remains possible.
Tomlin struggles, someone goes down, Bieber or Merritt gets the call. Maybe Morimondo for a spot start since he's on the 40.
I just feel for this season with Morimando, Plutko, Bieber etc on the depth chart above McKenzie for this season, it is just really a long shot. Also with guys like Salazar, Merritt, (Anderson later in the season) could be reinforcements if they get healthy, plus we could look from outside the organization to bolster our pitching staff (like we inquired on the price for Gray last season), he is just a long shot to me. Now in 19 when Tomlin is a free agent, off chance of trading Carrasco and then guys are out of options, there will be an opening for him to make the roster out of spring training if he has a strong 18.
Shane Bieber tonight in Altoona
6.0 IP, 2H, 0 BB, 9 K
72 pitches
Carving.