Tommy Hunter Today, 2013

[Il BuonO]

If Johnson can get back to himself again, is there a better back end of the BP than O'Day, Hunter and Johnson?

[OFFNY]

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TOMMY HUNTER O (vs. RED SOX, 6/16)

IP:. 0.33 *

H:o 0

R:O 0

BB: 0

SO: 0

Pitches: 1 (1 Strike, 0 Balls)

2013 ERA: 1.86

* Hunter entered the game with a runner on 1st base and two outs.

[OFFNY]

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TOMMY HUNTER O (vs. TIGERS, 6/18)

IP:. 1

H:o 0

R:O 0

BB: 0

SO: 1

Pitches: 10 (8 Strike, 2 Balls)

2013 ERA: 1.82

[ACDC27]

Pretty funny reading through this thread, Tommy had the mases wanting to run he out of town. Now he is a total stud.

[OFFNY]

Pretty funny reading through this thread. Tommy had the masses wanting to run he out of town. Now, he is a total stud.

Oh, that's nothing compared to this thread:

http://forum.orioleshangout.com/forums/showthread.php/131702-Tommy-Hunter-nickname-poll

[Il BuonO]

Anyone else look at Tommy and JJ and think they could easily be interchangeable? :scratchchinhmm:

[mdbdotcom]

Anyone else look at Tommy and JJ and think they could easily be interchangeable? :scratchchinhmm:

I expect Hunter to become the closer next year, after JJ is traded (he's going to be very expensive next year).

[Il BuonO]

I expect Hunter to become the closer next year, after JJ is traded (he's going to be very expensive next year).

Exactly where I was headed.

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TOMMY HUNTER O (vs. BLUE JAYS, 6/21)

IP:. 0.66

H:o 3

R:O 2

BB: 0

SO: 1

Pitches: 15 (13 Strike, 2 Balls)

2013 ERA: 2.23

[clapdiddy]

I just turned this game on. How in the h-e-double toothpicks does Tommy Hunter give up a friggin' home run to Kawasaki? Seriously.

[OriolesFaithful]

I just turned this game on. How in the h-e-double toothpicks does Tommy Hunter give up a friggin' home run to Kawasaki? Seriously.

I don't think we respect him as a hitter. The pitchers must think they can throw cheddar past him, but he's a low strikeout guy and that won't work all the time.

[crissfan172]

I just turned this game on. How in the h-e-double toothpicks does Tommy Hunter give up a friggin' home run to Kawasaki? Seriously.

Bad...no...horrific pitch selection.

[ShaneDawg85]

I'm really starting to despise Kawasaki. Hunter has been so good out of the pen that he was due for a clunker, and he's home run prone so you know it was going to come eventually. But of all the guys to give it up to, it HAD to be that guy.

[LA2]

I don't think we respect him as a hitter. The pitchers must think they can throw cheddar past him, but he's a low strikeout guy and that won't work all the time.

If this is true--and I think it is--it reveals some dim-wittedness on the O's part. Even before his pesky performance in the previous series--including that walk-off double vs. JJohnson--Kawasaki had become a fan favorite in Toronto. Turns out there was a reason for his popularity; he's more than just a warm body out there standing in for Reyes. He's pretty good at Japanese-pro-style opposite-field slash/chip and run offense. Who would you have rather had this season so far: Kawasaki or Flaherty/Casilla?

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TOMMY HUNTER O (vs. INDIANS, 6/24)

IP:. 2 *

H:o 0

R:O 0

BB: 1

SO: 1

Pitches: 24 (13 Strikes, 11 Balls)

2013 ERA: 2.13

* Hunter entered the game with runners on 1st and 2nd base and no outs.

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PITCHES BY INNING

81 (6 Strikes, 2 Balls)

16 (7 Strikes, 9 Balls)