Gather No Moss

I have to disagree with The Mad Hibernian on this one, and I stand by my initial skepticism of the Moss deal for the Giants. Look at the numbers: Moss has walked 24 batters in 42.2 IP (more than 5 per 9 innings), while striking out 26, a terrible ratio. He’s allowing 1.45 baserunners/IP, which is hideous. Granted, he’s allowed just 3 home runs compared to 20 in 179 IP last season. But if Moss has an ERA below 3.50 this season while walking 5 men a game, I’ll eat my hat.

2 thoughts on “Gather No Moss”

  1. I’m with the Crank on this one. I think Pac Bell Park — being a massive pitcher’s park — has disguised Moss’ weak peripherals to some extent, but unless he shows better control, that ERA is going to rise fast.
    However, Russ Ortiz was not that good of a pitcher either, so this may be a case of teams exchanging promising but mediocre pitchers. Except Moss is younger and cheaper and has suffered less abuse of his arm.

  2. I agree that the low strikeout/walk ratio is a cause for concern as is the high number of walks. However, Moss is young, doesn’t give up many hits and is backed by a very solid team. He may correct his control problems.
    It will be interesting whether he turns out to be another Jack Armstrong but, if not, I will keep a hat handy for the Crank.

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