Community Projection: Chris Volstad

by John Sickels on Mar 29, 2009 9:00 AM EDT

Let's do a few pitcher Community Projections, starting with Chris Volstad.

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Chris Volstad

Games – 28
Games Started – 28
Innings – 168
Hits allowed – 172
Homers allowed – 19
Runs – 79
Earned Runs – 72
ERA (make sure math works) 3.86
WHIP – 1.33
Walks – 51
Strikeouts – 113
Wins – 13
Losses – 10

by Summa Slugga on Mar 29, 2009 12:04 PM EDT reply actions

Volstad-2009

Games: 29
Games started: 29
Innings: 180
hits allowed: 185
homers allowed: 11
Runs: 85
Earned Runs: 78
ERA: 3.71
Walks: 48
Strikeouts: 128
WHIP: 1.29
Wins: 14
Losses: 9

wow, I’m overly optimistic!

"Fantasy, reality, science Fiction. Which is which? Who can tell?"

by feslenraster on Mar 29, 2009 12:26 PM EDT reply actions

Volstad

Games 29
Games Started 29
Innings 185
Hits allowed 195
Homers allowed 14
Runs 89
Earned Runs 80
ERA (make sure math works) 3.89
Walks 59
Strikeouts 113
WHIP 1.37
Wins 12
Losses 10

by smoooooth on Mar 29, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions

Volstad

Games 30
Games Started 30
Innings 198
Hits allowed 205
Homers allowed 12
Runs 96
Earned Runs 89
ERA 4.04
Walks 77
Strikeouts 137
WHIP 1.43
Wins 11
Losses 12

Yadi is my hero

by Big Phil on Mar 29, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions

I love the Marlins' fielding. It helps the Mets win SOOO many games!

Games – 35
Games Started – 27
Innings – 180
Hits allowed – 199
Homers allowed – 21
Runs – 97
Earned Runs – 89
ERA (make sure math works) – 4.24
Walks – 65
Strikeouts – 201
Wins – 14
Losses – 11
WHIP – 1.33

slight injury puts him in a few bullpen appearances at end of season

by METSMETSMETS on Mar 29, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions

you meant 101 strikeouts right?

Founder of the Johnny Giavotella fan club.

by doublestix on Mar 29, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions

nope

i just think he’s gonna fan a lot of people.

I think sooner or later he’ll develop some serious K ability. Looking back it was probably silly of me to think he’d improve this much at this age.

Oh well.

by METSMETSMETS on Mar 29, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Volstad

Games 32
Games Started 32
Innings 202
Hits allowed 210
Homers allowed 15
Runs 110
Earned Runs 94
ERA 4.20
Walks 55
Strikeouts 133
Wins 13
Losses 9
WHIP: 1.31

--Pablo Zevallos of yankeesfuture.wordpress.com

by Pablo Zevallos on Mar 29, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions

I'm surprised to see people projecting an ERA of 4.00 or higher

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Mar 29, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions

I don't think it's all about him

1) the defense around him sucks
2) I think the grass is pretty fast anyway
3) the league will make adjustments the second year around
4) where the balls will go with a sinker is hard to predict, as they could be hit at someone or they could find a hole

--Pablo Zevallos of yankeesfuture.wordpress.com

by Pablo Zevallos on Mar 29, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Marlins D

To be fair, their defense will be muuuch improved this year.

Mike Jacobs was the second worst defensive 1B in the majors last year, according to the “+/-” stat. He is gone now and being replaced by Cantu, who is a well above average defensive 1B.

There are huuuuge misconceptions about Hanley and Uggla up the middle. Hanley had a horrible year in 07, defensively. No doubt. But, in 08 he has a +3 total, which is consistent with his 06 performance. This made him an above average shortstop in the majors last year, placing him in the upper third.

Uggla’s defensive struggles have been well documented, and seen widely via the All Star game. But he improved from the 29th worst 2B in the majors during the 07 season, to the 9th best in 08, reaching a total of +4.

Bonifacio will likely get the start at 3B this season, and while it’s a new position for him, he’s one of the rangiest athletes in the majors. He is obviously an unknown when considering the Marlins infield defense, but if he is even below average, the Marlins will still have an above average defensive infield.

Not to mention, having Maybin in CF, and switching Ross and Hermida on the corners makes their outfield defense adequate as well.

by bucklin12 on Mar 30, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions

by fourfingerwoo on Mar 30, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions

Wow

Some serious Volstad lovin’ going on here. I just don’t see it.

Games: 28
Games Started: 28
Innings: 150
Hits allowed: 171
Homers allowed: 14
Runs: 86
Earned Runs: 76
ERA (make sure math works): 4.54
Walks: 57
Strikeouts: 104
Wins:7
Losses: 7

Flaxseed oil dependent

by 3Com Park on Mar 31, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions