With Blewit opening tonight and then Wiles to follow--could there be a spot for Wiles for the next month or two? Do you think his pitch mix changes could work in MLB?
Really eager to see his changes play against MLB hitters - it's possible he gets another start here, especially if Strider's down for a month or so. Gives Atlanta an opportunity to use AJSS to replace either him or Elder, depending on who struggles more
Thanks for the information Lindsay. Seems like a pretty low risk move. It appears he’s pitched well when given the opportunity. Since being drafted in 2014 he has only appeared in 21 games in the majors so that’s a little discouraging on the surface. As you pointed out his numbers in a limited sample size this season are good but both Baltimore and Minnesota gave up on him which is a bit puzzling. Same can be said for the Braves as he’s been in the organization in the past and doesn’t seem as if retaining him was ever a priority so it’s tough to gage what type of impact he’ll have on the team. Hopefully he turns out to be one of those non impressive but routinely effective type of players. Whatever the case, as long as he doesn’t live up to his last name he should be fine.
With Blewit opening tonight and then Wiles to follow--could there be a spot for Wiles for the next month or two? Do you think his pitch mix changes could work in MLB?
Really eager to see his changes play against MLB hitters - it's possible he gets another start here, especially if Strider's down for a month or so. Gives Atlanta an opportunity to use AJSS to replace either him or Elder, depending on who struggles more
Thanks for the information Lindsay. Seems like a pretty low risk move. It appears he’s pitched well when given the opportunity. Since being drafted in 2014 he has only appeared in 21 games in the majors so that’s a little discouraging on the surface. As you pointed out his numbers in a limited sample size this season are good but both Baltimore and Minnesota gave up on him which is a bit puzzling. Same can be said for the Braves as he’s been in the organization in the past and doesn’t seem as if retaining him was ever a priority so it’s tough to gage what type of impact he’ll have on the team. Hopefully he turns out to be one of those non impressive but routinely effective type of players. Whatever the case, as long as he doesn’t live up to his last name he should be fine.
Yeah, I was trying to avoid making the "he blewett" jokes but as long as he's merely fine, I don't hate this at all.