chefmike7777 posted:Been a while since I have posted. Reality has hit. 2 weekends ago, Jeremy got to start a game (2nd one of year). First inning 2 HPB, 2 BB, 1 double 3 singles, 1 wild pitch, 1 error by him throwing a sac bunt into right field - 6 runs. Lasted 2 more inning with 2 hits given up in each but no runs. Last Saturday, going in bottom 9 with 5-0 lead. 4 hits including a double and 3 earned runs.
Seems like he has lost a bit of velo but what he has really lost in location. Getting to many pitches across the middle of plate or in on batters (5 HPB in last 8 IP)
He is, as you can expect, very frustrated with himself. That being said, he is pitching pain free, had a great academic junior year, is considered a leader on the team. So it is all relative.
I feel your pain.
I've been following him.
That's a tough rotation to break into with three starters and the closer all posting ERAs below 2.10.
But even with these recent glitches, JR has a strong track record.
Here's hoping he works through it, gets more chances, and figures it out.
Best wishes,