Thoughts on Hector Santiago after two starts?

[Angel Oracle]

I was one of those who saw solid pitching in 2013, albeit sometimes walking the control tightrope, and thought he might be a solid #4.

 

So far though, albeit just 2 starts, his control is all over the place. 

That "on a T" fat pitch to Hart didn't help matters any.  

I think Hamilton's HR Derby pitcher liked that pitch.

 

At this rate, Richards and Skaggs will move ahead of him by May.

Edited April 9, 2014 by Angel Oracle

[Fontana Halo]

He has good stuff, he just loses control and focus. Once he gets a real pitching coach, I think he'll be fine.

[Corona]

Good stuff, bad control. I do genuinely believe that he works hard and wants to fix his control issues. So we'll see how the season progresses.

[mota_madness]

young pitcher = inconsistency.. 

[Reveille1984]

Was hitting 95 a lot yesterday, which is harder than I remember him throwing. 

 

If he can't get control of his breaking pitches he sucks.  He was throwing a lot of meatball fastballs even when he was way ahead in the count yesterday.  Crossed up Iannetta pretty hard on at least three different occasions as well.

[nando714]

Bullpen

We should have sign a vet (capuano, colon, garza, etc.) Anything to hold him over another yr or so from SP duties

[19HALO71]

I like this kid. I wish he would throw more off speed to really make his fastball pop. Needs to work on control issue. I wouldn't mind a drop in velocity for better control.

[Stradling]

A lot of people have suggested sending him to the pen, but won't he drive you crazy out of the pen with his control issues?

[gotbeer]

He is what he is.  Maybe with a few more years experience can be a solid #3.  But right now, more of a #4/5 type pitcher.  He might be more suited for relief.  Looking at his minor numbers, he skipped AAA, and was converted in AA to starter.  That's a pretty big learning curve.  

[Fontana Halo]

Bullpen

We should have sign a vet (capuano, colon, garza, etc.) Anything to hold him over another yr or so from SP duties

No! No more has beens.

[sneaky_flute]

People didn't think CJ Wilson would become an effective starter due to his lack of command so things could turn around.

[Chimi]

He'd only be coming in for one inning which I think he would be fine at.

[stormngt]

He has looked like sh**.  That said, I hope he turns it around.

[stormngt]

He has looked like Blanton 2.0

[ukyah]

he pitches up. unless he corrects that, he's toast.

[AngelsFaninGA]

Butcher'll fix him.

 

 

Now that I've gotten the obligatory Butcher jab out of the way, I think he's looked awful so far, but it's not like we have anyone better waiting in the wings, so we may as well continue to run him out there and hope he fixes his issues. 

[Fontana Halo]

He has looked like Blanton 2.0

Incomparable.

 

One is a right handed soft tossing never was without control issues.

 

The other is a hard throwing lefty with good stuff who has problems with command at times.

[stormngt]

Incomparable.

 

One is a right handed soft tossing never was without control issues.

 

The other is a hard throwing lefty with good stuff who has problems with command at times.

 

Both gives up too many HRs and can't get out of the 5th inning.....Yes, I think there is a comparison.

[Glen]

Maybe he just needs some time to develop.  Some people take longer than others.  

[Sherlock31]

He's got the goods, he just needs a REAL pitching coach to polish it.

[Jay]

The ball has been coming out of his hand well.

[arch stanton]

He's got a good arm. That's the part that can't be taught. Once he and the catchers and the coaching staff have a little time to get on the same page he should do a better job of putting hitters away. Improvement at this level is rarely incremental. Either it comes or it doesn't.

[Ohtaniland]

Santiago = Vargas > Hanson > Blanton so I'm good with Santiago. He kept us in the game which is a whole lot better than last years #4 & #5. Our offense quit producing after the 1st inning so I can't put the blame on Santiago in his second start.

[stormngt]

Kept us in the game? He couldn't go 5 innings?

106629523

Santiago = Vargas > Hanson > Blanton so I'm good with Santiago. He kept us in the game which is a whole lot better than last years #4 & #5. Our offense quit producing after the 1st inning so I can't put the blame on Santiago in his second start.

[seenoevil]

Joe Blanton part 2