Thought this post in the Rodon signs thread was a good idea:
QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Jul 21, 2014 -> 06:24 PM)
I would be interested in clicking on a new Rodon thread at the top of PaleHose if it was there. Maybe the first post could continually update and add a line everytime he pitches, like a BR game log page, and then the discussion would be ongoing.
I only mention this because he's a special prospect and I feel like some people probably don't enter many minor league game thread discussions. He's gonna be fun to keep tabs on even for those here who have little interest in our minors.
August 13th:
3.2 IP, 3H, 1R, 0ER, 1BB, 7K
JJ Cooper @jjcoop36 · 24m
We're getting the top of the draft nasty Carlos Rodon tonight. 93-96 with a wicked slider.
JJ Cooper @jjcoop36 · 23m
Rodon's hardest sliders are 88-89 but better with a little less velo and more bite.
JJ Cooper @jjcoop36 · 3m
Rodon starts out third consistently at 95-96, gets k to start the inning with a freeze ya 87 slider.
JJ Cooper @jjcoop36 · 2m
And now we see 97 from Rodon. And then an 88 mph slider for another taken strike three. Fun to watch.
JJ Cooper @jjcoop36 · 59s
And ground out on a 90 mph slider ends a very easy inning for Rodon. 5 Ks through three.
JJ Cooper @jjcoop36 · 6m
Rodon back down to 93-95 in fourth. After three balls works back to 3-2 but misses outside with slider for a bb. Now at 52 pitches.
JJ Cooper @jjcoop36 · 1m
Rodon gives up a double and then a run on a wp. But Ks next batter, and the next one with three changeups to end his outing. 7 Ks in 4.2 ip
Total pro line:
12.2 IP, 10H, 5R, 4ER, 5BB, 18K. 6.00 ERA with AZL, 1.87 with WS, 2.95 overall.