Strasburg

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by packs

If you say so. With a 100 more K's than innings pitched and nearly 100 fewer hits than innings pitched at 25 years old I'd say his career is off to a fine enough start.

Re-read the thread - pretty much everyone says so. That opinion extends to pretty much everyone who has an opinion on baseball.

[packs]

What does that mean though. And what is under producing? The Nats had him on innings and pitch limits until last year. You can't look at an 8-9 record and say he was a disappointment. He made 30 starts and pitched well. He might not have won 20, but wins don't make you a good pitcher.

In your opinion, what would you say are expected stats for a 25 year old pitcher with only 2 full seasons of experience?

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by packs

In your opinion, what would you say are expected stats for a 25 year old pitcher with only 2 full seasons of experience?

Are you saying that for the #1 pick the draft, and a supposed Superman at that, we should have average expectations similar to those we would have for any pitcher who is 25 and has only 2 seasons of experience?

[packs]

Average? He was an All Star and won the Silver Slugger in his first full season. Then pitched well his second season despite a deceptive won/loss record. And is currently leading the league in strike outs per 9 innings. I think he's going to have a great year with more ahead of him. I wouldn't have any complaints if I were a Nationals fan.

Just FYI Dustin Ackley went #2 that year.

[Runscott]

This is the question you asked me: "In your opinion, what would you say are expected stats for a 25 year old pitcher with only 2 full seasons of experience?"

Sounds like you were asking how an average player should perform. Strasburg is not average, and the expectations for him were not average.

But your last two responses have not been to my comments - they've been to stuff I haven't even been thinking. So I'll bow out of this and let you continue with your thoughts.

[barrysloate]

Pretty good game for him last night. Seven innings of shutout ball, with 11 strikeouts.

[packs]

You said he's been under producing and not living up to hype. I said in his first full season he was an All Star and won the Silver Slugger. Then pitched very well the next season.

That's why I asked you what your expectations are.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Pretty good game for him last night. Seven innings of shutout ball, with 11 strikeouts.

Yep, great night. I think if he can do something similar consistently, a belated meeting of expectations would be fine with Washington.