Joe Blanton's ERA and WHIP

[Ray McKigney]

Hits/9 - Blanton is the current leader FOR THE HISTORY OF BASEBALL!!!

15.38

 

Les Sweetland is #2.  In 1930, he had 14.6. 

 

Livan Hernandez is the most recent.  2008 - 12.85.  257h in 180ip

 

I think he wants to see his name in the record books.

[WallyWorld]

We need Blanton to pull a Vogelsong next start and give the team another way out like the Giants just got.

[Tank]

As soon as Hanson and Weaver get back, Blanton should be used as relief in blowout situtaions when we are down by 8 runs or more.

 

but the only games where we've been down by 8 or more runs have been games started by blanton.

 

you've created the perfect conundrum. congrats.

[Tank]

What's the MLB record for most hits allowed by a pitcher in a full season?

 

not sure, but i think 'ol joe's got a legit shot at shattering it.

[jshep]

We need Blanton to pull a Vogelsong next start and give the team another way out like the Giants just got.

But minus the part where Chad Gaudin might be the team's 5th starter.

[T.G.]

Innings eater is code for... his ERA and WHIP are going to suck, but you can trot him out there inning after inning because he'll take a beating and keep coming back for more.  No thank you.

 

This one is on Jerry Dipoto... Blanton should be removed from the rotation and become a special assistant to the GM or throw batting practice to Josh Hamilton to boost his confidence.

 

OR.... How about trading him to Japan?

[Ray McKigney]

Innings eater is code for... his ERA and WHIP are going to suck, but you can trot him out there inning after inning because he'll take a beating and keep coming back for more.  No thank you.

 

This one is on Jerry Dipoto... Blanton should be removed from the rotation and become a special assistant to the GM or throw batting practice to Josh Hamilton to boost his confidence.

 

OR.... How about trading him to Japan?

 

 

Haha! This would solve the problem. Two birds with one stone...

[Bobster7587]

Fifteen hits per nine innings!? Dayum. 

[Vegas Halo Fan]

I don't know, hasn't the ball been leaving his hand well lately? 

 

Yes, and he is stepping out of the dugout much better than he was at the beginning of the season. He is really finding his stride.

[tennischmp]

I just can't imagine them cutting blanton this early.  Granted, that would be great, but we are stuck with him till the ASB.  Hopefully, he gets put on a short leash and Jerome can chip. 

 

Gotta move Richards back to the Rotation imo.  Stretch him out and leave him as a starter.  If Blanton can at least get better by the ASB, then replace him with Richards.  Garrett is the type of guy who may benefit from appearances with multiple innings so he can figure stuff out.  I'd rather stomach a 5era from someone with potential than from a guy with no upside. 

His ERA is quiet deceiving. In his minimal starts, his WHIP is only 1.12. He should get some more starts IMO. So should Williams.