Yet another dominant stretch for Frieri

[Angel Oracle]

Past 16 2/3 innings = 1 run, 9 hits, 23/3 Ks/BBs ratio, 0.72 WHIP, 0.60 ERA

 

Now if only he could get a 2nd pitch to work well enough when the fastball goes through that "less movement/loss of control" stretch.   I would definately rethink my "He can't be an upper tier closer" thought from earlier in the season.

Having an experienced closer alongside him like the Beard in 2014 couldn't hurt.

Look at what having Percy alongside him did for K-Rod.

Edited September 16, 2013 by Angel Oracle

[Troll Daddy]

Good stuff! Frieri is on a roll

[Taylor]

Once he blows another save, he'll suck again. But for now, he's one of the best closers in the history of baseball.

[Jay]

meaningless games

[Docwaukee]

he seems to be getting more comfortable with his secondary pitches.  Especially the changeup. 

[Lifetime]

Fire Butcher! 

[mancini79]

Who hijacked AO's account?

[Glen]

Who hijacked AO's account?

 

 

Well, he did trot out the "Frieri needs a second pitch" line again so it could very well have been legit.

[Angel Oracle]

It is true that the change has been better recently.     The slider is still a work in progress.

I can only imagine what he could be for an entire season if both the change and slider could be used often enough, because when the fastball has the movement it's totally filthy.

 

I have to also say that he didn't back down when he had those two terrible 1-2 week stretches earlier in the season.   He did fight through it, which is nice to see.  

Edited September 16, 2013 by Angel Oracle

[Jay]

good Ernie, bad Ernie, good Ernie, bad Ernie...