October 13, 2008
What Happened to Moyer?
Jamie Moyer pitches against the Brewers in the NLDS
Photo: Icon SMI
So far the Phillies two post-season losses have one thing in common; Jamie Moyer pitching. That pretty much goes against Moyer's career and recent histories. Coming into 2008, Moyer pitched very well in the post season. In addition, Charlie Manuel made sure both of Jamie's starts were on the road, where he pitched much stronger than at Citizens Bank Park. Maybe his excellent batting average on balls in play (BABIP) on the road wasn't sustainable:
Jamie Moyer 2008
| Opposition | Home | Road | Playoffs |
| In Play | 320 | 325 | 20 |
| Hits | 109 | 90 | 10 |
| In Play | .341 | .277 | .500 |
What's clear is that Moyer is not fooling anyone so far in the playoffs. Could age finally be catching up to the pitcher? He finished strong down the stretch for the Phillies, posting ERAs under three in July, August and September. Manuel didn't push him either, as he averaged about six innings a start over that time period.
Both the Dodgers and Brewers hit lefties well. Moyer just ran into teams that were well equipped to generate offense against him.
Posted by David Pinto at
09:51 AM
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