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With Parker, isn't all about the walks? Consistent K% > 25%, but BB% running at 15.4% last year and 11.3% this. Like to see the BB% below 10%. He's been doing that since his 6/30 start (211 batters faced, 17 BBs), while striking out 1/3 of batters (70) 5-1 over that stretch of 9 starts and 2 relief appearances. 4 HRs, 3.66 ERA, FIP 2.55. Can say a bit unlucky on contact (.375 BABIP) which is driving a WHIP of 1.28, but also a fly ball pitcher not giving up many HRs (probably due to Eastern League parks?). Must be added to 40 man roster this year or exposed. I'd think as lefty with a consistent high K rate he might be somebody a team would grab a stash in the bullpen.
26. Mitchell Parker, MIRPDrafted: 5th Round, 2020 from San Jacinto JC (TX) (WSN)Age 23.7 Height 6′ 4″ Weight 224 Bat / Thr L / L FV 35+Tool Grades (Present/Future)Fastball Slider Curveball Changeup Command Sits/Tops45/55 40/50 55/55 30/30 30/40 89-92 / 94Parker is a lefty with a due north arm slot that creates plus riding life on his low-90s fastball. He’s been hovering in the 90-92 mph range since he was in high school but is capable of missing bats at the letters despite the below-average velo, and his fastball pairs nicely with his 12-to-6, mid-70s curveball. Parker has also added a new slider in 2023. His elaborate delivery is deceptive but also hard to repeat, and Parker still needs to polish his command if he’s going to have a long big league career. Still, his fastball’s playability, coupled with his ability to create depth on his breaking ball because of his arm slot, makes Parker an interesting long-term sleeper, especially if he ends up throwing harder if/when he moves to the bullpen.[/b]
Promoted to Rochester!
backfill a couple of starts for Rutledge. I think the AAA season goes longer than other levels. I take it now it's a given he'll be added to the 40 man roster this off-season. Lefty at AAA with any sort of track record is precisely the kind of guy who gets grabbed in rule 5.
Absolutely shelled tonight. ERA now north of 17. 3.1Ip, 7H, 7ER, 3BB, 7Ks 2HRs