Through the first weekend of minor league action, here some cumulative stats for the pitching rotations (Dustin Nippert’s rehab start was omitted).
Oklahoma City
Neftali Feliz: 4 innings, no runs, 4 K’s
Doug Mathis: 6 innings, two runs, 4 K’s
Lizard: 7 innings, one run, 3 K’s
TOTAL: 1.59 ERA, 5.82 K/9
Frisco
Kasey Kiker: 5 innings, no runs, 5 K’s
Omar Poveda: 2 innings, three runs, 0 K’s
TOTAL: 3.86 ERA, 6.43 K/9
Bakersfield
Blake Beavan: 6 innings, one run, 6 K’s
Michael Main: 4.2 innings, three runs, 6 K’s
Tim Murphy: 3.1 innings, five runs, 3 K’s
Mike Kirkman: 7 innings, no runs, 8 K’s
TOTAL: 3.86 ERA; 9.86 K/9
Hickory
Martin Perez: 4 innings, no runs, 6 K’s
Wilfredo Boscan: 4.2 innings, one run, 3 K’s
Jake Brigham: 5.1 innings, no runs, 4 K’s
Carlos Pimentel: 6 innings, two runs, 6 K’s
TOTAL: 1.35 ERA; 8.55 K/9
SYSTEM TOTAL: 2.49 ERA, 8.03 K/9
Just Sayin’ – there are numerous spots on this team goin’ beggin’
Just Sayin’ – how’s that Smoak fella doin’?
Just Sayin’ – wonder if Wash is beginning to feel some pressure?
Just Sayin’ – I have had all I can stand.
That, my friends, is something to be proud of.
Any information on Beavan’s velocity?
When can these guys take the bullpen spots currently occupied by Wilson, Jennings and Madrigal?
[...] The Rangers’ minor league pitchers posted impressive numbers in their first week of games: SYSTEM TOTAL: 2.49 ERA, 8.03 K/9 [...]
Mike, maybe you just wanted to stay positive but BB info would have been nice to see.
Dude that Hickory rotation is just sick!
At least there is hope……..