Sorry about the week long break, I had a family member in the hospital and a crazy week at school. My family member is out and better now, so I am back in full force again.
Which brings to the fact that I could could use another person or two to help me with news, links, and posts. So, if any of you have some free time and want to write your opinions about the Mets email me at michael.mayer4@gmail.com. Thank you.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Mike Pelfrey Report Card
Big Pelfrey was obviously a disappointment this year while finishing 10-12 with a 5.03 era,
1.514 whip, and 10.4 H/9. He also saw an increase in HR's by 33% to 18, an increase in BB/9, and issued a very memorable 6 balks after never having one in his career.
Pelf was the only healthy starting pitcher the Mets had all season which is why he led them in starts(31), innings pitched(184), and groundouts(260).
Pelfrey has not only has problems with giving up lots of hits and HR's but he has complete mental lapses some games that completely ruined his ability to compete.
I think that next season Mike needs to do a better job of finishing off hitters with off-speed pitches and not allowing things like balks and errors get into his head. I think he if does that he will return to a winning pitcher with an ERA in the 3.70-3.95 area.
I'm going to give Mike a grade of D+ because he was able to stay healthy all year and the Mets could count on him to be out there every fifth day.
1.514 whip, and 10.4 H/9. He also saw an increase in HR's by 33% to 18, an increase in BB/9, and issued a very memorable 6 balks after never having one in his career.
Pelf was the only healthy starting pitcher the Mets had all season which is why he led them in starts(31), innings pitched(184), and groundouts(260).
Pelfrey has not only has problems with giving up lots of hits and HR's but he has complete mental lapses some games that completely ruined his ability to compete.
I think that next season Mike needs to do a better job of finishing off hitters with off-speed pitches and not allowing things like balks and errors get into his head. I think he if does that he will return to a winning pitcher with an ERA in the 3.70-3.95 area.
I'm going to give Mike a grade of D+ because he was able to stay healthy all year and the Mets could count on him to be out there every fifth day.
This Day in Mets History
1973- The Mets beat the Cubs 6-4 to capture the NL East Title. The Miracle Mets were in last place and 11.5 back on August 4th.
1974- Tom Seaver strikes out 14 Phillies to become in the first pitcher in National League History to strike out 200 or more batters in 7 straight seasons.
1982- Pitcher Terry Leach throws a 10-inning one-hitter against the Phillies, the only of its kind in Mets history. The Mets win 1-0 on a Hubie Brooks sac fly.
1985- Daryl Strawberry hits a 11th-inning HR to beat the Cardinals 1-0 and to cut the Cardinals lead to 2 games.
2002- The Mets fire manager Bobby Valentine.
Mets Birthdays
1974- Tom Seaver strikes out 14 Phillies to become in the first pitcher in National League History to strike out 200 or more batters in 7 straight seasons.
1982- Pitcher Terry Leach throws a 10-inning one-hitter against the Phillies, the only of its kind in Mets history. The Mets win 1-0 on a Hubie Brooks sac fly.
1985- Daryl Strawberry hits a 11th-inning HR to beat the Cardinals 1-0 and to cut the Cardinals lead to 2 games.
2002- The Mets fire manager Bobby Valentine.
Mets Birthdays
- Chuck Hiller: 75
- Buzz Capra: 62
- Bob Myrick: 57
- Pete Falcone: 56
- Jeff Reardon: 54
- Chuck McElroy: 42
- John Thomson: 36
- Brandon Knight: 34
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