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Kevin Slowey v Andy Sonnanstine revisited.

I remember this generating a lot of posts last year, and early this year.  They are similar pitchers who rely on control, and both had good minor league numbers.

 

Andy Sonnanstine  (13-7)

IP 175

197 hits allowed, 30 bb, 108 k's

4.47 era, 1.3 whip, .285 opponent batting average

 

Kevin Slowey  (12-9)

IP 146 ( missed a little time with injury)

140 hits allowed, 19 bb, 111 k's

3.63 era, 1.09 whip, .250 opponent batting average

 

 

It's safe to say that Sloweys numbers across the board in every category except wins have been better, and wins are usually team based.  This is not meant to rip Andy Sonnanstine, as I think he's a quality pitcher, and the Drays have had a better year than the twins.  I just think Slowey has clearly put himself in a better class than Sonnanstine.  His K ratio is marketably better, as is his hits per inning.

 

I think slowey is making a case for a #2 type SP in the AL, while Andy Sonnanstine projects more as a #4.

 

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