April 29, 201313 yr Author Here's one for you then: In 2009 David Price threw his fastball 73.5% of the time. He averaged 92.9 mph. That resulted in a 4.42 ERA. The next season he upped his fastball percentage to 74% of the time and his ERA dropped to 2.72. However, the average speed of his fastball jumped to 94.6. That's 2.6 mph better than Cingrani, and a significant difference. Last year, when he went 20-5 with a 2.56 ERA and won the Cy Young Award, Price's fastball percentage dropped to 60.6% while his average speed increased to 95.5 mph. He also increased his Ks/9 by over a half a strikeout and reduced his BB/9 by almost a full walk over 2010. How many times did they send him down to work on his stuff?
April 29, 201313 yr How many times did they send him down to work on his stuff? Different situation. They didn't have as deep a rotation as the Reds do. The 2009 Rays had to trot out Scott Kazmir (5.92 ERA) and Andy Sonnanstine (6.77 ERA) for 38 starts. They didn't have anyone else. And Price is still the exception. For every pitcher like him that develops while in the majors there are 10 that fail.
April 29, 201313 yr Author Different situation. They didn't have as deep a rotation as the Reds do. The 2009 Rays had to trot out Scott Kazmir (5.92 ERA) and Andy Sonnanstine (6.77 ERA) for 38 starts. They didn't have anyone else. And Price is still the exception. For every pitcher like him that develops while in the majors there are 10 that fail. Perhaps, but I just love everything about Cingrani. He works fast, and he has that bulldog mentality. He's not afraid to challenge hitters. He goes right after them, and doesn't nipple. He reminds me a lot of Tom Browning with a stronger arm.
April 29, 201313 yr Perhaps, but I just love everything about Cingrani. He works fast, and he has that bulldog mentality. He's not afraid to challenge hitters. He goes right after them, and doesn't nipple. He reminds me a lot of Tom Browning with a stronger arm. I like him too. That's why I'd like to see the Reds follow their original plan for him and give him this season to develop in AAA so we can see him with a better 2nd and 3rd pitch.
April 29, 201313 yr Perhaps, but I just love everything about Cingrani. He works fast, and he has that bulldog mentality. He's not afraid to challenge hitters. He goes right after them, and doesn't nipple. He reminds me a lot of Tom Browning with a stronger arm. He doesn't nipple? Sounds like a personal problem.
April 29, 201313 yr Author He doesn't nipple? Sounds like a personal problem. :lol2: lol2: :lol2: That, and he doesn't nibble either.
April 30, 201313 yr Im back fellas, im not gonna let a hospital stay keep me away. Did you have that thing amputated?
April 30, 201313 yr Did you have that thing amputated? No, but ironically I have an internal infection that more than likely is going to require some major surgery later this week. Will know more Thursday.
April 30, 201313 yr No, but ironically I have an internal infection that more than likely is going to require some major surgery later this week. Will know more Thursday. Well, here's hoping all goes well.
April 30, 201313 yr No, but ironically I have an internal infection that more than likely is going to require some major surgery later this week. Will know more Thursday. Seriously, I hope everything turns out OK for you plantmanky. :thumb:
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