Kluber.

[MoneyIsWater]

Perfect through 5.

Guy is an absolute STUD.

[MoneyIsWater]

Perfect through 6.

[Mase of Base]

Duffy twirling a gem also. Going to tune into the last few innings of this it looks good.

And Kluber only at 70 pitches.

[stevenash]

Tyson Ross dealing too.
9 K's in the fourth

Garza 1 hitting the Mets in the sixth.

I don't give a shit that chicks dig the long ball, pitching duels get me hot.
If you don't like good pitching, you just don't like baseball.

[brooks85]

I should really learn more about the pitchers in baseball. No idea who this kluber guy was but it sounds like everyone else did.

[Mase of Base]

I'm the ultimate jinx for these things as soon as I tune in there's a hit practically straight away.

[stevenash]

I should really learn more about the pitchers in baseball. No idea who this kluber guy was but it sounds like everyone else did.

Do it like this.
Go to any sports site that has baseball statistics.
First sort by number of games started, or innings pitched.
That'll tell you who your every pticher that makes regular starts.
(Kershaw is in the middle because he missed a month at the start of the season.)

Here's an example.

http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp#elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Player+pitching&game_type='R'&season=2014&season_type=ANY&league_code='MLB'&sectionType=sp&statType=pitching&page=1&ts=1406253404199&sortColumn=ip&sortOrder='desc'&extended=0

You can tell if a starter is a stud if his strike total is equal to or greater than the number of innings pitched. (or very close to)
Check out the WH/IP also, 1.1 or less = terrific.
WH/IP is a metric that measures how many baserunners minus errors a pitcher allows an innimg.
You want that number 1 or less, that's rare for a guy who makes
34 starts.
1.1 is trememdous, 1.4 or so is league average.

I look for WH/IP first, or even OPS, but the real measure is how many baserunners a starting pitcher does not allow.

Kluber has a K ratio of 152K/140 IP or about 9.3 or so per nine - outstanding.
WH/IP is solid, not elite, but solid at 1.18
ERA 2.95, rock solid, not elite, but solid.

Cluber is a stud, not elite, but he is knocking on elite's door.

The first five here are elite. (You want to argue Cueto is not elite yet, make a good case, I might listen)

http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp#elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Player+pitching&game_type='R'&season=2014&season_type=ANY&league_code='MLB'&sectionType=sp&statType=pitching&page=1&ts=1406253979644&sortColumn=whip&sortOrder='asc'&extended=0

(However, Sale and Kershaw have missed six starts, but still are elite.

[RavensFan2k3]

Do it like this.
Go to any sports site that has baseball statistics.
First sort by number of games started, or innings pitched.
That'll tell you who your every pticher that makes regular starts.
(Kershaw is in the middle because he missed a month at the start of the season.)

Here's an example.

http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp#elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Player+pitching&game_type='R'&season=2014&season_type=ANY&league_code='MLB'&sectionType=sp&statType=pitching&page=1&ts=1406253404199&sortColumn=ip&sortOrder='desc'&extended=0

You can tell if a starter is a stud if his strike total is equal to or greater than the number of innings pitched. (or very close to)
Check out the WH/IP also, 1.1 or less = terrific.
WH/IP is a metric that measures how many baserunners minus errors a pitcher allows an innimg.
You want that number 1 or less, that's rare for a guy who makes
34 starts.
1.1 is trememdous, 1.4 or so is league average.

I look for WH/IP first, or even OPS, but the real measure is how many baserunners a starting pitcher does not allow.

Kluber has a K ratio of 152K/140 IP or about 9.3 or so per nine - outstanding.
WH/IP is solid, not elite, but solid at 1.18
ERA 2.95, rock solid, not elite, but solid.

Cluber is a stud, not elite, but he is knocking on elite's door.

The first five here are elite. (You want to argue Cueto is not elite yet, make a good case, I might listen)

http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp#elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Player+pitching&game_type='R'&season=2014&season_type=ANY&league_code='MLB'&sectionType=sp&statType=pitching&page=1&ts=1406253979644&sortColumn=whip&sortOrder='asc'&extended=0

(However, Sale and Kershaw have missed six starts, but still are elite.

Good post

[MoneyIsWater]

Kluber

IF he keeps his performance up...

I believe could be an Cy Young this year.

[boomerbust]

I'm the ultimate jinx for these things as soon as I tune in there's a hit practically straight away.

You effin mush. Thanks for nothin. I bet you didn't even bet the Royals!

[boomerbust]

Do it like this.
Go to any sports site that has baseball statistics.
First sort by number of games started, or innings pitched.
That'll tell you who your every pticher that makes regular starts.
(Kershaw is in the middle because he missed a month at the start of the season.)

Here's an example.

http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp#elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Player+pitching&game_type='R'&season=2014&season_type=ANY&league_code='MLB'&sectionType=sp&statType=pitching&page=1&ts=1406253404199&sortColumn=ip&sortOrder='desc'&extended=0

You can tell if a starter is a stud if his strike total is equal to or greater than the number of innings pitched. (or very close to)
Check out the WH/IP also, 1.1 or less = terrific.
WH/IP is a metric that measures how many baserunners minus errors a pitcher allows an innimg.
You want that number 1 or less, that's rare for a guy who makes
34 starts.
1.1 is trememdous, 1.4 or so is league average.

I look for WH/IP first, or even OPS, but the real measure is how many baserunners a starting pitcher does not allow.

Kluber has a K ratio of 152K/140 IP or about 9.3 or so per nine - outstanding.
WH/IP is solid, not elite, but solid at 1.18
ERA 2.95, rock solid, not elite, but solid.

Cluber is a stud, not elite, but he is knocking on elite's door.

The first five here are elite. (You want to argue Cueto is not elite yet, make a good case, I might listen)

http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp#elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Player+pitching&game_type='R'&season=2014&season_type=ANY&league_code='MLB'&sectionType=sp&statType=pitching&page=1&ts=1406253979644&sortColumn=whip&sortOrder='asc'&extended=0

(However, Sale and Kershaw have missed six starts, but still are elite.

Kluber pitches in a lefty friendly park as well.

[RavensFan2k3]

Finally let one up...thoughy my Royals bet was done for

[2Shirts]

Cleveland will at least tie it the top of the 9th - and may end up winning

[RavensFan2k3]

Cleveland will at least tie it the top of the 9th - and may end up winning

Nah

[ithinkiamgood]

tie game baby!!

[sbrhedge]

Cleveland will at least tie it the top of the 9th - and may end up winning

good read with the first 1/2 of your analysis

1st and 2nd now?

[mcdonae101]

Nah

U were saying

[RavensFan2k3]

good read with the first 1/2 of your analysis

Haha very true. Game on!

[stevenash]

Kluber pitches in a lefty friendly park as well.

Well yeah, some of why he has success, you have to factor in ball park factors in handicapping, like Phil Hughes, shit stain in Yankee stadium, put him in Target, he's Cy Young. Tyson Ross can pitch anyplace, but Petco doesn't hurt his cause.

Know this, there is a new wave of a dozen starters that are electrifying.

[sbrhedge]

Free baseball!

[I/O]

Tyson Ross dealing too.
9 K's in the fourth

Garza 1 hitting the Mets in the sixth.

I don't give a shit that chicks dig the long ball, pitching duels get me hot.
If you don't like good pitching, you just don't like baseball.

...

[boomerbust]

Well yeah, some of why he has success, you have to factor in ball park factors in handicapping, like Phil Hughes, shit stain in Yankee stadium, put him in Target, he's Cy Young. Tyson Ross can pitch anyplace, but Petco doesn't hurt his cause.

Know this, there is a new wave of a dozen starters that are electrifying.

Uhhh... Kluber is not a southie, but progressive does have home run tendencies to right which makes him better than the stats show.

[HardCore]

whaaat...theee...fuuuukkk

[stevenash]

Uhhh... Kluber is not a southie, but progressive does have home run tendencies to right which makes him better than the stats show.

My point was about left hitters

[brooks85]

Do it like this.
Go to any sports site that has baseball statistics.
First sort by number of games started, or innings pitched.
That'll tell you who your every pticher that makes regular starts.
(Kershaw is in the middle because he missed a month at the start of the season.)

Here's an example.

http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp#elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Player+pitching&game_type='R'&season=2014&season_type=ANY&league_code='MLB'&sectionType=sp&statType=pitching&page=1&ts=1406253404199&sortColumn=ip&sortOrder='desc'&extended=0

You can tell if a starter is a stud if his strike total is equal to or greater than the number of innings pitched. (or very close to)
Check out the WH/IP also, 1.1 or less = terrific.
WH/IP is a metric that measures how many baserunners minus errors a pitcher allows an innimg.
You want that number 1 or less, that's rare for a guy who makes
34 starts.
1.1 is trememdous, 1.4 or so is league average.

I look for WH/IP first, or even OPS, but the real measure is how many baserunners a starting pitcher does not allow.

Kluber has a K ratio of 152K/140 IP or about 9.3 or so per nine - outstanding.
WH/IP is solid, not elite, but solid at 1.18
ERA 2.95, rock solid, not elite, but solid.

Cluber is a stud, not elite, but he is knocking on elite's door.

The first five here are elite. (You want to argue Cueto is not elite yet, make a good case, I might listen)

http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp#elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Player+pitching&game_type='R'&season=2014&season_type=ANY&league_code='MLB'&sectionType=sp&statType=pitching&page=1&ts=1406253979644&sortColumn=whip&sortOrder='asc'&extended=0

(However, Sale and Kershaw have missed six starts, but still are elite.

I seriously appreciate that. Going to incorporate that tomorrow.