Tagged: Homer Bailey
Inside the Box Scores
Joe Mauer has had 4 hits in each of his last two games. He is 8-10 with a home run and 6 RBIs in the first two games against the Angels.
The Braves scored 5 of their 6 runs by solo home runs (Francisco 2, Heyward, Upton and Uggla).
The Red Sox scored 7 runs on only 3 hits in the 2nd against the Indians last night.
Robinson Cano batted in 3 of the 4 Yankees runs and Miguel Cabrera batted in 4 of the 6 Tigers runs in last night’s games.
Ubaldo Jimenez had stat lines of 1.2 IP/2 H/7 R/7 ER/5 BB/1 SO and Barry Zito had stat lines of 2.2 IP/8 H/9 R/9 ER/2 BB/5 SO/ 2 HR combined to have the worst starts of the night.
Homer Bailey had stat lines of 8 IP/2 H/0 R/0 ER/0 BB/ 10 SO and Derek Holland had stat lines of 7 IP/2 H/0 R/ 0 ER/ 0 BB/6 SO to combine for the best starts of the night.
The Brewers scored 8 runs in the 3rd, that was capped off by a Yuniesky Betancourt grand slam home run.
David Wright hit 2 home runs in the first game of the Mets vs Rockies doubleheader.
Adeiny Hechavarria hit the Marlins first home run since opening day last night.
Prince Fielder recorded 4 of the Tigers 16 strikeouts last night
Hiroki Kuroda vs Homer Bailey
Now that the Winter Meetings are over its time to get back to the pitchers bracket. The current matchup is between 17th seed Hiroki Kuroda and 48th seed Homer Bailey. This matchup will take place in the Seattle portion of the bracket.
Hiroki Kuroda stats- 96 stats, 40-40 record, 618 innings pitched, 224 earned runs, 3.26 ERA, 487 strikeouts, combined WAR over the last 3 seasons 11.4 and 63 quality starts. Postseason stats- 2 starts, 0-1 record, 16 innings pitched, 5 earned runs, 2.81 ERA, 14 strikeouts and 2 quality starts. Kuroda has no All-Star appearances or awards during this 3 year span.
Homer Bailey stats- 74 starts, 26-20 record, 449 innings pitched, 204 earned runs, 4.09 ERA, 374 So, combined WAR over the last 3 seasons 3.1 and 42 quality starts. Postseason stats- 2 appearances, 1 start, 0-0 record, 9 innings pitched, 1 earned run, 1.00 ERA, 12 So and 1 quality start. Bailey has no All-Star appearances or awards during this 3 year span.
I would give the edge to Kuroda in this matchup. His regular season stats are far and away better then his opponent. The only stat that Bailey has an advantage in is winning percentage. He has a record of 6 games games above .500 while Kuroda is right at .500. The two pitchers have pretty similar stats in the Postseason. Bailey only has a start in the playoffs going 7 innings giving up 0 runs while striking out 10. Kuroda was also dominant in his 2 start giving up 5 runs over 16 innings pitched. Please comment on who you think wins this matchup.
2012 All-Playoff Team (Pitching Staff and Bench)
Starting Rotation
1. Justin Verlander Tigers
Reason: Was lights out in the Division Series and LCS. He only allowed 2 runs in those 3 starts. Through the playoffs batters have a .160 against him. Stat lines are 3-1/ 2.22/29K/6BB.
2. Ryan Vogelsong Giants
Reason: Once the first Giants starter to go 7 innings in a game this Postseason. Also established a new career high in strikeouts in a start against the Cardinals. Only allowed 3 runs combined in this Postseason and batters are hitting .162 against him. Stat lines are 2-0/1.42/18K/
3. Max Scherzer Tigers
Reason: Has an ERA of 0.82 in his 2 Postseason starts. Hitters are batting a microscopic .128 against him. In his 2 starts he has averaged 9 strikeouts. Stat lines are 1-0/0.82/18K/3BB
4. Barry Zito Giants
Reason: Went 7.2 innings of shutout ball against the Cardinals to help led the Giants back into LCS. Had a shaky start in the Division Series but since then he has gone 13.1 innings on 1 run ball. Stat lines are 2-0/1.69/13K/6BB
5. Homer Bailey Reds
Reason: In his lone start of the playoffs he went 7 innings and strikeout 10. He only walked a batter and Giants hitter could only muster 1 hit against him. Too dominant of a performance to leave him off the list. Stat lines 0-0/ 1.29/10K/1BB
Bullpen
Long Relief- Tim Lincecum Giants
Reason- In 10.2 innings out of the pen he only gave up one run and strikeout 14 batters. His stat lines are 1-1/2.93/17K/4BB got a little inflated because he made one start in the LCS
Middle Relief- Sam LeCure Reds
Reason: Pitched 4 innings in the Division Series without giving up a run. Came into the first game of the Division Series in the 1st after Johnny Cueto got hurt. Stat lines 1-0/0.00/5K/2BB.
Middle Relief- Darren O’Day Orioles
Reason: Made 5 appearances over 7 innings without giving up a run and only gave one hit. He held batters to a .048 average against. Stat lines 0-0/0.00/5K/1BB
Setup- Jeremy Affeldt Giants
Reason: In 9 appearances over 8.2 innings he has yet to give up a run. His been a workhorse out of the Giants pen this Postseason. His stat lines are 0-0/0.00/6K/2BB
Setup: David Robertson Yankees
Reason: In 6 appearances he only gave up 1 run while striking out 7. Hitters had a .136 average against him this Postseason. Stat lines were 1-0/1.42/7K/0BB
Closer 1- Jason Motte Cardinals
Reason: Through game 2 of the World Series he leads the Postseason with 3 saves. Stat lines were 1-0/3/2.16/2K/1BB
Closer 2- Sergio Romo Giants
Reason: Closed out the deciding games in both the Division Series and LCS. In 8 appearances he has given up only 1 run. Stat lines are 1-0/2/1.04/5K/1BB
Bench
Ryan Zimmerman Nationals
Reason- In his first trip to the Postseason he batted .381 with 2HR and 4 RBI. Stat lines were 2/4/.381/.364/.714/1.078
Brandon Phillips Reds
Reason: Was the most productive hitter for the Reds this Postseason. Led the club with 7 RBI in 5 games. Stat lines were 1/7/.375/.360/.625/.985
Josh Donaldson A’s
Reason: Wanted to go with a guy how could play multiple positions so this looked like a real bench. Was second in average on the A’s during their run in the Postseason. His stat lines were 0/1/.294/.333/.353/.686
Ryan Ludwick Reds
Reason: Led the Reds in Postseason Home Runs with 3. Was most consistent power threat on the team and had the third best batting average on the team. Stat lines were 3/4/.333/.455/.833/1.288
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