Dylan Bundy has his Second Start Tonight

[weams]

http://www.orioleshangout.com/article/3520/dylan-bundy-to-start-tonight

[JayThomas]

Did they push him back or are they on a 6-man rotation? He pitched the first game, and they've played 6.

[weams]

Did they push him back or are they on a 6-man rotation? He pitched the first game, and they've played 6.

Six man rotation for now. Tim Berry, Parker Bridwell, Tyler Wilson, Eduardo Rodrigez and Miguel Chalas as well as Dylan Bundy.

[Can_of_corn]

How are they going to see how he makes adjustments when he only pitches three innings every six days? If he is clean then he is looking at one trip through the lineup, that doesn't give the other team much of a chance to adjust to him, even less of a chance for him to adjust back.

[Stotle]

How are they going to see how he makes adjustments when he only pitches three innings every six days? If he is clean then he is looking at one trip through the lineup, that doesn't give the other team much of a chance to adjust to him, even less of a chance for him to adjust back.

I don't think Baltimore is concerned with what LoA players can or can't do against Bundy. He's getting his work in, adjusting to travel/lifestyle, and building momentum for later in the year.

[weams]

How are they going to see how he makes adjustments when he only pitches three innings every six days? If he is clean then he is looking at one trip through the lineup, that doesn't give the other team much of a chance to adjust to him, even less of a chance for him to adjust back.

I don't know. But it appears to be their plan for now. They are trying to be real careful.

[Can_of_corn]

I don't think Baltimore is concerned with what LoA players can or can't do against Bundy. He's getting his work in, adjusting to travel/lifestyle, and building momentum for later in the year.

The article Weams linked to specifically mentioned Bundy making adjustments.

they also want to see how he makes adjustments during games

[Stotle]

The article Weams linked to specifically mentioned Bundy making adjustments.

"My curve isn't there today, so I need to figure out something else."

"Not getting the low strike, so I'll need to work in/out more often."

rather than

"I set up this overmatched hitter with fastballs last time so I'm going to back-door him with a breaking ball to start off his second at bat."

At least, that's what I think when someone says they want to see a pitcher make adjustments over the course of the first three innings. I maintain that the LoA hitters are mostly inconsequential to the exercise, but what do I know -- I'm no developmental guy.

[Can_of_corn]

"My curve isn't there today, so I need to figure out something else."

"Not getting the low strike, so I'll need to work in/out more often."

rather than

"I set up this overmatched hitter with fastballs last time so I'm going to back-door him with a breaking ball to start off his second at bat."

At least, that's what I think when someone says they want to see a pitcher make adjustments over the course of the first three innings. I maintain that the LoA hitters are mostly inconsequential to the exercise, but what do I know -- I'm no developmental guy.

I see your point but I still assert three inning increments at this level of competition isn't going to accomplish one of their stated goals.

I wanted him in High A to begin with.

[Stotle]

I see your point but I still assert three inning increments at this level of competition isn't going to accomplish one of their stated goals.

I wanted him in High A to begin with.

Noted. I'm not sure how to test your hypothesis, but I guess we'll see how Bundy develops, eh?

[Enjoy Terror]

I'm excited that scouts are completely jazzed about his abilities. I've even heard he could be a September call up. If there was any doubt before, Bundy is the number one prospect in the Os system; not Machado.

[Frobby]

I don't think it has been 6 days since Bundy pitched. His original start was delayed a day, and he ended up pitching on Friday. So, this start is on "regular" rest.

[LookinUp]

I'm setting the over/under for # of batters to reach base against him tonight at 2. What say you, OH?

[Can_of_corn]

I'm setting the over/under for # of batters to reach base against him tonight at 2. What say you, OH?

Three innings?

Under

[Stotle]

I'm setting the over/under for # of batters to reach base against him tonight at 2. What say you, OH?

Against Kannapolis? It will be a huge disappointment to me if he doesn't go three perfect innings with 6+ strikeouts.