Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
October 12, 2008
Playoffs Today

The NLCS moves to Los Angeles as Jamie Moyer faces Hiroki Kuroda. Moyer played ten major league seasons before he made it to the playoffs. The trade from Boston to Seattle in 1996 set up his 17-5 1997 season, at that time the best of his career. He's now in his fourth post-season in the last 12 years, and his stats are remarkable. In six post season starts he's posted a 2.67 ERA, walking just nine in 33 2/3 innings and allowing just two home runs. Considering his his career ERA is 4.19, and teams tend to face excellent competition in the post season, his playoff ERA is rather impressive.

Moyer pitched extremely well on the road this season. His 2.92 away ERA was third in the National League. He also won 10 of his 16 games away from CBP.

At 33 years old, Kuroda's first MLB season was successful. His 3.73 ERA was good, getting there keeping his walks and home runs allowed low. He tends to give up hits with runners on first, but not with runners in scoring position. He gets into trouble but he also gets out of it.

He pitched great against the Phillies this season. In two starts, he lasted 13 innings giving up just four hits. He walked two and struck out 12 and most importantly didn't allow a home run. He gives up very few extra base hits, so his strength plays directly against a Phillies strength.

Enjoy!


Posted by David Pinto at 03:43 PM | League Championship Series | TrackBack (0)
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