The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 755 – Looking for the Next Big Arm

11/19/19

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NOTES ON TOP 50s

  • Brandon Woodruff: excellent fastball, trusted as a workhorse before injury, 3.35 career FIP
  • Max Fried: added slider, improved velo and control, GB lean
  • Zac Gallen: 4-pitch mix, big swing-and-miss, career-long HR suppression
  • Frankie Montas: premium velo, paired 2015-17 K% w/2018 BB%, new splitter, HR suppression
  • Jesus Luzardo: elite prospect w/great K upside, strong 3-pitch mix, could face IP limitation

THE NEXT BIG PITCHER

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hombremomento
6 years ago

I might be biased since I’m a resident of Houston, but I’m intrigued with Jose Urquidy. Watching him quietly pitch well in the WS and the minors made him stood out to me as someone I’m willing to keep track on to see if he can prove he’s consistent.

TroutmanMember since 2025
6 years ago

Does Aaron Civale or Justus Sheffield do anything for you?

WriterNeilR
6 years ago

I like this list.

WriterNeilR
6 years ago

Fried is spot-on. Jimmy Nelson might be a surprise revelation if healthy.

francis_soyer
6 years ago

Gingergaard

dougdice
6 years ago

Love your work – if you like Luzardo, Brusdar Graterol is on almost the exact same track and is free compared to Luzardo. Slightly more mainstream would be Dustin May – the guys the Dodgers make untouchable in trade talks usually end up pretty good.

ForrestMember since 2016
6 years ago
Reply to  dougdice

I agree 100% on Brusdar Graterol. Besides have a big time heater, he has the added advantages of (1) playing on a pennant contender with a great offense and (2) having a great opportunity for a team that desperately needs starters after Berrios and Odorizzi.

lipitorkidMember since 2016
6 years ago

For those of you in Dynasty or Keeper Leagues- Here are their ages.

Joe Musgrove (5:00) Age: 26
Dylan Cease (6:25) Age: 23
Michael Kopech (12:24) Age: 23
Jose Urquidy (16:30) Age: 24
Griffin Canning (20:28) Age: 23
Sandy Alcantara (23:12) Age: 24

Max Fried- Age: 25
Gallen- Age: 24
Montas- Age: 26
Luzardo- Age: 22
Woodruff- Age: 26

ArizonaGreen
6 years ago

Not to mix apples and oranges, but in a 2020 Best Ball League, how would Garrett Richards and Johnny Cueto compare to these guys? Would you rather bet on a return to health or the development of a young player?