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Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Is Michael Pineda actually “Larry Bernandez” (aka Felix)?
There have been 166 pitchers since 1993 who in their first season faced at least 250 batters with at least 10 games started, while being no older than 23 years old.
In 6th place in terms of best adjusted ERA is Michael Pineda this year (allowing runs at 63% of the league average). In 7th place is Felix Hernandez’ rookie season (also allowing runs at 63% of league average). While they both started 12 games, Pineda has 22 fewer batters faced. Felix had 77 K, while Pineda has 76. Felix had 23 walks, while Pineda has 22. Felix gave up 5 HR, while Pineda gave up 6.
For what it’s worth, above them (the top 5) are the rookie seasons for: Zack Duke, Jered Weaver, Barry Zito, Aaron Sele, and Roy Oswalt.
If we go by Bill James’ average Game Score per start, tied at #1 is Michael Pineda and Felix Hernandez. The next 5 after them are: Kerry Wood, Jered Weaver, Roy Oswalt, Barry Zito, and Strasburg from last year.
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