Follow the Prospects: Lucas Giolito, RHP

[Mr Clean]

Gives up a hit in the 4th but fans the side for the second time tonight. Now 4 IP  2 hits 0 runs 9 Ks

[NJ Ave]

So far tonight:  3 IP 1 hit  0 runs 1 BB  6 K

Looks like he found that release point. 

[imref]

Gives up a hit in the 4th but fans the side for the second time tonight. Now 4 IP  2 hits 0 runs 9 Ks

  Sounds a whole lot better than his first start.  Give him a dozen or so starts then let him finish the year at Harrisburg.

[Slateman]

11 Ks to finish the night

[PC]

Potomac is awful.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

11 Ks to finish the night

Not 11 in a row.  11 on the night over 6 innings. 5 hits, 1 walk, 1 run

[sportsfan882]

Beast

7 IP 6 H 3 ER 0 BB 9 K (Win) tonight

[imref]

Beast

7 IP 6 H 3 ER 0 BB 9 K (Win) tonight

better see him in potomac while you can, he's not going to be there very long.

[monkeyhit]

better see him in potomac while you can, he's not going to be there very long.

you mean the kid who is 1-3 with a 4.84 ERA?

[Smithian]

Keith Law just released an updated Top 25. Anyone an insider who can check?

[blue911]

Keith Law just released an updated Top 25. Anyone an insider who can check?

Number 6 he's still the top pitcher.

[Smithian]

Did he jump someone or did two prospects above him graduate?

[imref]

you mean the kid who is 1-3 with a 4.84 ERA?

First start was awful, 5 ER in 4.1 IP.  His next one was stellar, the two after that have been just OK.  A bit too soon to write him off, don't ya think?

[imref]

6. Lucas Giolito, RHP
Washington Nationals
Current level: High Class A (Potomac)

The Nats held back Giolito and his Potomac rotation mate Reynaldo Lopez in extended spring training for a month to keep their innings from piling up too fast -- perhaps with an eye toward some major league work in September or October -- after which both pitchers have looked as good as ever in high-A. Giolito is still working in the mid-90s with a plus curveball and improving changeup, striking out more than a batter an inning in each of his first three starts.

[Matugi]

you mean the kid who is 1-3 with a 4.84 ERA?

Progression through the minors has very little to do with stats.

[IanRubbish]

you mean the kid who is 1-3 with a 4.84 ERA?

but 29 Ks, just 5 walks and 0 HRs given up in 22 Innings

[Matugi]

but 29 Ks, just 5 walks and 0 HRs given up in 22 Innings

Like I said, stats, especially for pitchers, are among the least important things when evaluating a prospect.

[Mr Clean]

Giolito through 4: 4IP  2 Hits  0 runs 2BB  8 Ks

Struck out the side in the 4th.

[Mr Clean]

Final stats: 5 IP  2 Hits 0 Runs 2 BB  9Ks

[NJ Ave]

Man, think of the reliever we can get for him now

[Mr Clean]

Man, think of the reliever we can get for him now

No way. Keep him.

[NJ Ave]

No way. Keep him.

I was doing a #slatetake

[Mr Clean]

I was doing a #slatetake

Ahh, I get it. And Harper is a bust I tell ya.

[Lintyfresh85]

Giolito isn't getting enough run on how good he's pitching this year due to his inflated 4 ERA.

K's up, BB and HR down. 1.43 FIP. Stud.

[NJ Ave]

Giolito isn't getting enough run on how good he's pitching this year due to his inflated 4 ERA.

K's up, BB and HR down. 1.43 FIP. Stud.

How have we not traded him for RP yet? #fireRizzo