Cole Rohrbough

by colerocks on May 21, 2008 10:16 PM EDT Comment 6 comments

Cole had a great debut on Monday night. He went four innings in relief allowing three hits and striking out six while walking none. He also had a 5:1 groundout to flyout ratio. What is even more impressive is that of the last six batters he faced, he struck out five. Of the three hits he gave up, one was a bunt hit and two were dribblers through the infield. Anybody have an opinion on how good he can be?

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Really good...

He’s probably the 2nd best pitching prospect in the Braves’ system (behind Tommy Hanson). Rohrbough definitely has good stuff, a fastball that reaches 95 mph, a plus curveball, and some deception in his delivery. I think that if he can avoid further arm issues, he can possibly become a #2 starter (ceiling), but most likely a solid middle of the rotation guy. I love his sick K rates.

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by Dewey Finn on May 22, 2008 8:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Locke

I would actually take Locke over both. I know that might not be an unpopular opinion but he’s got a 95 mph fastball, good control, and good groundball tendencies.

by was385 on May 22, 2008 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know...

Locke hasn’t shown that great of control in A. His control in Danville was great, but it’s more than doubled at Rome. (Obviously, small sample though.)

Another thing that worries me a bit about Locke, is that his BABIP has been pretty high in his career. (Again, not a big concern, and it’s debatable if that’s even something he can control.)

He does have a 3.79 GB-FB ratio in A (according to minorleaguesplits), which is outstanding. (BTW, which stat do you guys like more in evaluating GB tendencies? Firstinning’s GB%, milb’s GO/AO, or the GB/FB that you can calulate from GB and FB numbers.)

Personally, I’d rate them…Rohrbough, Hanson, and Locke. Although, I don’t really like Hanson particulary much, mainly because I dislike extreme flyball pitchers. Hopefully Teheran can come in and dominate.

by Francois on May 22, 2008 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well you know I like Locke after trying to get you to add him to your top 20 or 30 last year. Can’t remember the exact circumstances though. Hopefully he develops.

by jfish26101 on May 22, 2008 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What really sealed my liking for him

I got a chance to talk to him over the off-season and again at spring training. Really great guy with a really great head on his shoulders and what sounds like a great work ethic. Also, when you see him you see just how much room he has to fill out and that could mean a number of mph on his fastball.

by was385 on May 22, 2008 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I don’t remember much of our exchange just that you were worried about all his pitches but his FB. I’d say some of those concerns are still there but I still like the kid a lot.

by jfish26101 on May 22, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs