Author Topic: Follow the Prospects: Lucas Giolito, RHP (Read 142424 times)

Squab · « **Reply #925:** June 17, 2015, 11:25:59 AM »

He's probably throwing his changeup way more than he would if he was "pitching" too. Trying to improve it.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #926:** June 17, 2015, 11:29:05 AM »

Quote from: NJ Ave on June 17, 2015, 11:23:21 AM

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

But we could have traded him for Lucas Harrell!!! WTFRIZZO!

Matugi · « **Reply #927:** June 17, 2015, 01:55:22 PM »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on June 17, 2015, 10:42:06 AM

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.

Absolutely. He's a complete gamer. ERA, BAA, etc. are so dumb to look at to evaluate minor league pitchers.

IanRubbish · « **Reply #928:** June 22, 2015, 10:19:19 PM »

agree, better K and HR rates than in single A, and virtually the same BB rate, deserves to be in Harrisburg

RD · « **Reply #929:** June 22, 2015, 10:27:37 PM »

Why the rush to get him to AA? He's not coming to the bigs this year so be patient. He's pitched one full season of minor league ball after missing a year with an injury. He's giving up more than a hit per inning, and guys are almost hitting .300 against him. The K and walk numbers do look good and I understand the defense may be poor, but A ball hitters are still putting the ball in play and getting on base. I'm not concerned one bit or trying to say he's struggling. Just that there is no reason to push him to AA now. Give him a month or so in AA this year and start him there next year. If he dominates, promote him a month or two in. But the rush to promote this year doesn't have to happen imo.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #930:** June 23, 2015, 08:31:03 AM »

I tend to agree with RD on this one and thinking letting him pitch through July in Potomac is not a bad thing. Maybe the counter argument is that he would have a chance to play in front of Difo and Turner at AA, so maybe there would be an advantage for all three to be together.

It is sometimes hard to remember Giolito isn't even 21 yet. Command, developing secondary pitches, and stamina are most of what you want to get out of this year. Physically, he's not going to be ready for a full year of MLB next year. That's not the target. If he is a mid-season spot starter like Joe Ross, that would be fine.

Slateman · « **Reply #931:** June 23, 2015, 09:42:25 AM »

Agreed, no rush. Just take our time with him.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #932:** June 25, 2015, 01:12:32 PM »

Giolito and Turner named to the USA's Futures Game squad.

tswphoto · « **Reply #933:** June 30, 2015, 11:07:26 AM »

Anybody know when Giolito's next start is?

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #934:** June 30, 2015, 11:17:44 AM »

Quote from: tswphoto on June 30, 2015, 11:07:26 AM

Anybody know when Giolito's next start is?

He pitched on the 25th. Pivetta scheduled today. They have had lots of rainouts. Keep an eye on their web site.

tswphoto · « **Reply #935:** June 30, 2015, 11:50:38 AM »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on June 30, 2015, 11:17:44 AM

He pitched on the 25th. Pivetta scheduled today. They have had lots of rainouts. Keep an eye on their web site.

Already bought tickets for tomorrow night in Frederick.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #936:** June 30, 2015, 02:34:13 PM »

Quote from: tswphoto on June 30, 2015, 11:50:38 AM

Already bought tickets for tomorrow night in Frederick.

You are in luck. He is scheduled to pitch tomorrow.

http://www.milb.com/scoreboard/index.jsp?cid=&lid=&org=120&sc=&sid=milb&t=affiliate&ymd=20150701

tswphoto · « **Reply #937:** June 30, 2015, 03:33:53 PM »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on June 30, 2015, 02:34:13 PM

You are in luck. He is scheduled to pitch tomorrow.

http://www.milb.com/scoreboard/index.jsp?cid=&lid=&org=120&sc=&sid=milb&t=affiliate&ymd=20150701

It's not all luck. I figured there was a fair chance he'd get the ball.

vernon337 · « **Reply #938:** June 30, 2015, 06:34:11 PM »

I wonder how good this kid is going to have to be for the board not to crucify him?

Mr Clean · « **Reply #939:** June 30, 2015, 07:33:26 PM »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on June 30, 2015, 02:34:13 PM

You are in luck. He is scheduled to pitch tomorrow.

http://www.milb.com/scoreboard/index.jsp?cid=&lid=&org=120&sc=&sid=milb&t=affiliate&ymd=20150701

Barrett will pitch the first inning.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #940:** June 30, 2015, 09:17:29 PM »

Forget it. He'd have to be Scherzer.

Quote from: vernon337 on June 30, 2015, 06:34:11 PM

I wonder how good this kid is going to have to be for the board not to crucify him?

Hogie · « **Reply #941:** June 30, 2015, 11:00:09 PM »

Zimmermann at MINIMUM

tswphoto · « **Reply #942:** July 01, 2015, 09:32:41 AM »

Quote from: Mr Clean on June 30, 2015, 07:33:26 PM

Barrett will pitch the first inning.

Cool.

RD · « **Reply #943:** July 01, 2015, 09:11:19 PM »

I'm not going to be the one to jinx it but Gio has put together a pretty good game tonight it sounds like.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #944:** July 01, 2015, 09:13:34 PM »

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #945:** July 01, 2015, 09:16:29 PM »

Looked at the box and its impressive.
Barret also had a scoreless inning.

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #946:** July 01, 2015, 09:23:21 PM »

Manny Rodriguez pitching the 9th

RD · « **Reply #947:** July 01, 2015, 09:32:36 PM »

No no broken up with 1 out in the 9th with Rodriguez on the mound.

7ip, 0 hits, 1bb, 7k for Gio. Not bad at all.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #948:** July 01, 2015, 09:33:56 PM »

Quote from: RD on July 01, 2015, 09:32:36 PM

No no broken up with 1 out in the 9th with Rodriguez on the mound.

7ip, 0 hits, 1bb, 7k for Gio. Not bad at all.

Very impressive. Looked like from the boz he hit two batters. Or the same batter twice.

houston-nat · « **Reply #949:** July 01, 2015, 09:36:44 PM »

Quote from: Natsinpwc on July 01, 2015, 09:33:56 PM

Very impressive. Looked like from the boz he hit two batters. Or the same batter twice.

Where did you think Tabata ended up?