Brad Bergesen = STUD

by O's n Natty Bohs on Jul 1, 2009 11:30 AM EDT

I was just scouring Brad Bergesen's stats and they are really impressive. I know there are plenty of naysayers who believe that towards the end of this year, or by next year, hitters will have figured him out and he'll become nothing better than a #4/5 in the rotation. However, if Bergy continues his recent trend, we could be looking at a fantastic, young pitching staff next year (if the 3 headed monster is promoted). Here's Bergy's stats so far this year:

APRIL: 2 Games, 5.59 ERA, 9.2 IP, 7K, 3BB, 1-0 Record

MAY: 6 Games, 4.78 ERA, 37.2 IP, 14K, 9BB, 1-2 Record

JUNE: 5 Games, 2.23 ERA, 36.1 IP, 19K, 7BB, 3-0 Record

Obviously, Bergy's June numbers are unreal, ranking up there as one of the top SP's in the league during that span. He pitched one less game in June then in May, yet had nearly as many IP, more K's and less walks, all while dropping his ERA down nearly 2.50 vs his May stats. Overall, Bergy's ERA is a very respectable 3.76 and he's looking very poised on the rubber. So here it is...I'll pose my question: Will Bergy be our opening day starter next year?

Here's to hoping that Bergy pitches very well tonight vs Mr. Beckett & The Sawx

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Will Bergy be the O's Opening Day Starter for 2010?

YES

35 votes

NO

43 votes

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hmmm

not completely sold on him just yet. Most of his stats during the dominant post-Wieters era were against bad offenses. I would like to see him do a full tour or two of the AL East.

BUT hes proven he belongs in the majors. I still don’t see him as being more than a back end of the rotation starter for a good club though (thats a good thing btw).

by UMterp08 on Jul 1, 2009 11:44 AM EDT reply actions

How'd yesterday do for ya?

8IP 4H 1ER 0BB 6K

by John Stephens on Jul 2, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm with terp

but I do think he will be our number two starter next year, and might tail off a little bit with that sophomore slump that hits every pitcher not named Tim Lincecum. They will probably keep Guth as the opening day starter because of his veteran presence.

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by Afghanistan Steve on Jul 1, 2009 12:16 PM EDT reply actions

If only Tim Lincecum was still on the board when we took Bill Rowell...

by kba26 on Jul 1, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm still crying

over that one. My sister lives in San Francisco, and I’ve been trying to get her to stalk Lincecum for a while, but she’s not taking it.

When you're born into the human race you're given a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you're given a front row seat. And some of us have notepads.-George Carlin

by Afghanistan Steve on Jul 2, 2009 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Bergresen is a STUD

I like to believe he’s a stud as well. I mean, he’s got a long way to go yet before he’s established as a legitimate starter in the bigs, but in the meantime I am absolutely thrilled with his performance for the O’s.

I really hope he can remain a middle-to-back end starter in the rotation for years and years to come. Not only would have indicate that he’s got something worth hanging on to, but as a back end starter it would signify that the O’s would have developed at least three superior arms for the big club, and what a great situation that would be!

...Behold, a pale horse. The man that sat upon it was Wieters, and hell followed with him.

"BJ on the BE" - Kierkegaard

by Brett Jones on Jul 1, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions

STUD

Wow…Bergy pitches another gem today.

8IP, 4H, 1ER, 6K’s, 0BB, 3.53 ERA

Also, in Bergy’s last 7 starts, he has lasted at least 7 innings – unreal

The O's will contend in 2010

by O's n Natty Bohs on Jul 1, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions

Against the Sox no less

I can’t imagine the Sox go 8 innings without walking too often. While he doesn’t blow you away with his FB, you have to like his ability to pitch. He’s the anti-DCab.

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by dfa on Jul 2, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Hate to burst the bubble partially

But he only went 6 against the Natinals and 6 and a third against the Filthies

by John Stephens on Jul 2, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions

should have clarified

my bad…i should have clarified and said “made it into the 7th inning in his past 7 starts”

The O's will contend in 2010

by O's n Natty Bohs on Jul 2, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions

or averaged over 7 IP per start over his last 7 starts :)

Bergy’s updated numbers since “You-Know-Who” has arrived
last 7 starts
52.1 IP
36 H
7 BB
28 K
12 ER
3 HR
198 Batters Faced
52 Total Bases
2 Hit by Pitch

WHIP: 0.821
IP/Start: 7.48
ERA: 2.06
K/BB: 4.00
BAA: 0.190
OBP: 0.219
BABIP: 0.226
SLG: 0.275

These numbers are accurate to the best of my knowledge

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by Aldoran on Jul 2, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions