Comments on: Ryan Copeland Dominating

By: Felonius_Monk

Felonius_Monk — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:08:11 +0000

But Callis says 88-91? That’s a BIG difference of opinion, and it’s quite apposite to the question of whether Butler’s a proper prospect or not…

By: thirtytwo

thirtytwo — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:15:27 +0000

thats some awesome info, thanks for putting that together!

the last thing i’m going to say reguarding this is that a player cant determine where the organization puts him.. all he can do is his best to excell where he is and thats exactly what copeland has done. 2010, Appalachian League and he wins app pitcher of the year… and now 2011 in his first full season hes got impressive stats and won card nation’s july pitcher of the month. So, good for him and I hope he keeps it up.

By: Teecee

Teecee — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:56:30 +0000

Copeland had over 80 innings under his belt with Illinois State winning the Missouri Valley Conference, Johnson City (Short Season) was a good fit. I listened to the Cedar Rapids game this week and the play by play guys thought there team would jump all over Copeland, 7 innings later he still had not given up a earned run, 0 walks and 6 k. Time will tell but I don’t see any reason why he would not be at Palm Beach in 2012

By: IP

IP — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:26:05 +0000

Butler sets at 92-95 according to J Vuch

By: Felonius_Monk

Felonius_Monk — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:55:44 +0000

Or in other words, he’s Casey Mulligan? Meh.

By: Felonius_Monk

Felonius_Monk — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:54:28 +0000

Ah. Thought he was a lefty. All of a sudden my excitement about a RHP striking guys out in the low minors with an 88mph fastball has dissipated…

By: ridgesee

ridgesee — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:39:51 +0000

I agree with Aaron. I usually throw away the age thingy with pitchers and even more so with lefthanders

By: RCHIII

RCHIII — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:20:19 +0000

I have been told that Copeland’s command and secondary pitches are exceptionally good; however, his velocity is pretty low. The opinion that I heard was that he is getting batters out partly because the hitters get frustrated that they aren’t killing his pitches. Nothing says he can’t be successful, but the test will be as he moves up and is facing more consistent and patient hitters.

By: rj

rj — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:04:22 +0000

I would consider a 23 year old in the midwest league in his first full season differently than one who has been a pro for 5 or 6 years and at that level. too much emphasis on his age.

By: IP

IP — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:54:13 +0000

Butler does not have a CURVE ball