Comments on: Strong Pitching Performances Mark Start of 2011 Minor League Season

By: arch support

arch support — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:41:48 +0000

I always thought it was because FO equals force-out when you’re scoring a game. To prevent confusion, fly-outs are therefore AO. Kind of like how a walk is BB rather than W, which is already used for pitching wins.

By: Tackle Box

Tackle Box — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:52:06 +0000

Ah, good point.

Never thought about it that way.

By: azruavatar

azruavatar — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:10:31 +0000

I guess it depends on how you want to describe a “lineout” is it the same as a “flyout” or are they both subsets of “airouts”?

By: Tackle Box

Tackle Box — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:59:52 +0000

Awesome list. And really, what can you say about these first pitching performances than, wow. Not much else to say there.

I do have to say though, that I’m always baffled a bit and have to think about the stat “GO:AO” when I see it. Why don’t they just write “GO:FO”? I’ve never in my life said, “hey, that guy just ‘aired out.’” Never.

By: T Bird

T Bird — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:17:10 +0000

Cleto has been a nice surprise so far. With improved control and command, he could breakout…the stuff is there. Swagerty also appears to be throwing the ball well. I’ve heard detractors say that he’ll be relegated to the bullpen due to the effort in his delivery and lack of an average third pitch, but if he keeps putting up lines like this, he merits consideration for the rotation at more advanced levels, imho.

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:12:12 +0000

Thanks for the overview, azru!

For me, Rosie’s performance is the most exhilarating—let’s hope the kid can stay healthy all year.

By: cariocacardinal

cariocacardinal — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:06:19 +0000

Salas seems to be a little streak but when’s he in a groove he appears to be nearly unhittable.