rrrrich46 214 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 1 hour ago, merlin401 said: Only minor nit-pick is he uses a ton of pitches to get through four innings (81 last night). He isn’t walking anyone so why so high? Are people fouling a lot of pitches off? Regardless, obviously he is a terrific talent and easily has the best stuff in the minors He will learn sequencing and "how to pitch" rather than just throw hard. Then watch out. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rrrrich46 214 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I just bought in. He's hoping he's next season's rookie breakout. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
merlin401 855 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Murdered today by Frisco (7 earned in 4.1 innings; three walks to six K’s). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robbybobby005 34 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Chris O'Leary saying that he is an injury risk- I don't know much about O'Leary's history/accuracy though, but thought it worth mentioning after my experience with Alex Reyes, doh!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
meh2 3,562 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, robbybobby005 said: Chris O'Leary saying that he is an injury risk- I don't know much about O'Leary's history/accuracy though, but thought it worth mentioning after my experience with Alex Reyes, doh!! He’s a 20 year old starting pitcher that throws 98-99mph. It’s not a stretch to predict that he might have some arm problems. Edited June 25, 2018 by meh2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blinkfan77 177 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 11 hours ago, robbybobby005 said: Chris O'Leary saying that he is an injury risk- I don't know much about O'Leary's history/accuracy though, but thought it worth mentioning after my experience with Alex Reyes, doh!! Chris O'Leary says that EVERYONE coming back from TJ is an injury risk. They all display the same "Tommy John Twist" in his eyes. I think he's part self-entitled guru/part scare tactition/part troll. He of course looks great because he called Reyes displaying signs before his injury...but as he himself has admitted, all pitchers display these signs...And with Reyes, his injury isn't even proven to be related to the issues Chris points to. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rrrrich46 214 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 *Ahem* Every pitcher is a walking talking injury risk. Invest based on talent only. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
osb_tensor 1,414 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris O'Leary 47 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 On 6/25/2018 at 7:41 PM, blinkfan77 said: He of course looks great because he called Reyes displaying signs before his injury...but as he himself has admitted, all pitchers display these signs Nope. That difference is how I evaluate injury risk, in part. But they are increasingly common because they are increasingly taught. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rrrrich46 214 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 How is a given pitcher any more/less prone to a lat or oblique injury? Unless you're a knuckleballer every pitcher is pushing the limits of their body. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris O'Leary 47 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 15 minutes ago, rrrrich46 said: How is a given pitcher any more/less prone to a lat or oblique injury? Unless you're a knuckleballer every pitcher is pushing the limits of their body. Well, that question is only the basis of my work... - http://clients.chrisoleary.com/Pitching/The-Epidemic 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rrrrich46 214 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 7 hours ago, Chris O'Leary said: Well, that question is only the basis of my work... - http://clients.chrisoleary.com/Pitching/The-Epidemic Very cool! I'll make some time to read this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BxBOMBERs28 964 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Why hasn’t he pitched since the 5th? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JakeSarna 312 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 5 hours ago, BxBOMBERs28 said: Why hasn’t he pitched since the 5th? its his 2nd injury this season and its a strained oblique. im sure you're familiar that oblique=unknown eta. sometimes it could be quick and sometimes it could be a month or two until a player returns from those pesky oblique injuries Quote Link to post Share on other sites
metropolitans 121 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 With Mccullers looking like a potentially serioud injury the Stros probably move McHugh to the rotation, so any chance Whitley gets the call to fill McHughs long Relief role? Or possibly even Whitley cracks the rotation? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
meh2 3,562 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 6 minutes ago, metropolitans said: With Mccullers looking like a potentially serioud injury the Stros probably move McHugh to the rotation, so any chance Whitley gets the call to fill McHughs long Relief role? Or possibly even Whitley cracks the rotation? Doubtful considering he’s injured and hasn’t pitched since July 5th Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blinkfan77 177 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 https://www.mlb.com/news/forrest-whitley-could-be-in-astros-sept-mix/c-287794324 "He's progressing well and we are expecting him to be back on the original time frame," Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said on Friday. "He'll be back. He'll be pitching. Hopefully he'll be pitching well and be a guy that we can at least have a conversation about to bring him up here in September." There's some hope he'll make his debut this year still. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pa.style 58 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Tossed 2 scoreless innings. He walked 2, struck out 2, hit a batter & allowed 0 hits. Threw 35 pitches. He last pitched on 7/5 (strained oblique). Just happy that he’s back. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Members_Only_76 7,294 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Working back up after minor lat injury. 6 K in less than 3 innings ? headed to Az Fall League. Anyone think with a good healthy fall and spring he starts the ‘19 year in majors? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Bat Theory 7,601 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 6 hours ago, Members_Only_76 said: Working back up after minor lat injury. 6 K in less than 3 innings ? headed to Az Fall League. Anyone think with a good healthy fall and spring he starts the ‘19 year in majors? No. But I think once the team gets an extra year of control, or worse case, the arbitration thing, he could be up. When was the last time a decent quality rookie broke camp with a team anyway? That could be a great trivia question. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sine_cera 6,239 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 6 hours ago, Members_Only_76 said: Working back up after minor lat injury. 6 K in less than 3 innings ? headed to Az Fall League. Anyone think with a good healthy fall and spring he starts the ‘19 year in majors? Also keep in mind that Keuchel and Morton are FA after this season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Bat Theory 7,601 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) On 9/22/2018 at 6:43 PM, Sine_cera said: Also keep in mind that Keuchel and Morton are FA after this season. Which still means they can just bridge to Whitley later, not right out of spring training. And the first few weeks there are lots of days off too. Most teams only go with 4 starters then. Even IF Whitley comes up with them, no way he breaks camp with them. An extra year of control is far far more important than a week or two of early play. Edited September 25, 2018 by The Big Bat Theory Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KilloWertz 2,546 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 On 9/24/2018 at 8:42 PM, The Big Bat Theory said: Which still means they can just bridge to Whitley later, not right out of spring training. And the first few weeks there are lots of days off too. Most teams only go with 4 starters then. Even IF Whitley comes up with them, no way he breaks camp with them. An extra year of control is far far more important than a week or two of early play. You are definitely correct. If a rotation spot opens up, I can see them giving it to Josh James first and then maybe Whitley if they have another spot open when they are ready to call him up. Josh James would make for an interesting late pick if it comes down to it, and then people high on Whitley can stash him too if they are able. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Big Bat Theory 7,601 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) On 9/27/2018 at 12:04 AM, KilloWertz said: You are definitely correct. If a rotation spot opens up, I can see them giving it to Josh James first and then maybe Whitley if they have another spot open when they are ready to call him up. Josh James would make for an interesting late pick if it comes down to it, and then people high on Whitley can stash him too if they are able. Where does Framber Valdez figure into this mix/pecking order? Do you and/or anyone else know? Because he has looked real good in his time up so far. Will he be in the rotation to start the season since he was already called up some time ago? Edited September 28, 2018 by The Big Bat Theory Quote Link to post Share on other sites
svdude 333 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 What can we expect from Whitley in 2019? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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