Gausman still could be the fifth starter right away

[Guest]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Gausman went 4 2/3 tonight & is now out. Allowed 0 runs, 2 hits with 6 Ks. Left after reaching pitch count. Strong outing to start his year.</p>— Steve Melewski (@masnSteve) <a href="

">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote>

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[JustMyOpinion]

Orioles have such a great history of developing pitchers. Who was the last successful hyped prospect..Mussina?

Maybe Ponson just based on he was able to stay in league as long as he did?

Lets overreact based on 4 games and rush another one.

[Il BuonO]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Gausman went 4 2/3 tonight & is now out. Allowed 0 runs, 2 hits with 6 Ks. Left after reaching pitch count. Strong outing to start his year.</p>— Steve Melewski (@masnSteve) <a href="

">April 5, 2014</a></blockquote>

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He'll have limited starts like this while he's down there to keep his innings under control and then he'll be able to contribute as a starter when he's needed.

[Can_of_corn]

He'll have limited starts like this while he's down there to keep his innings under control and then he'll be able to contribute as a starter when he's needed.

That is part of the reason I considered it a non-issue when they cancelled his first start.

[Frobby]

He'll have limited starts like this while he's down there to keep his innings under control and then he'll be able to contribute as a starter when he's needed.

The only thing I don't like about that approach is, how can the guy be prepared to throw 6+ innings on a regular basis once he's called up if he's been limited to 5 IP against minor leaguers for an extended period?

[Il BuonO]

The only thing I don't like about that approach is, how can the guy be prepared to throw 6+ innings on a regular basis once he's called up if he's been limited to 5 IP against minor leaguers for an extended period?

It won't stay like that. I'm almost sure they ramp him up after a certain number just so they know his innings limit won't be hit with us and he can pitch into the PS if needed.

[Ommaculate]

Hate to say this but Tanaka just completed 7 innings and was throwing gas. He did give up 3 runs.

[Can_of_corn]

Hate to say this but Tanaka just completed 7 innings and was throwing gas. He did give up 3 runs.

The issue will be if he can maintain that velocity pitching every five days.

[Malike]

Hate to say this but Tanaka just completed 7 innings and was throwing gas. He did give up 3 runs.

Throwing gas? He settled in at 91, and touched 94.

[Ommaculate]

Throwing gas? He settled in at 91, and touched 94.

Compared to Ubaldo that was gas.

[Il BuonO]

Hate to say this but Tanaka just completed 7 innings and was throwing gas. He did give up 3 runs.

Throwing gas? He settled in at 91, and touched 94.

Eh, yeah, Gausman at 97/98 and touching 100 is throwing gas.

[Norfolk orioles]

Eh, yeah, Gausman at 97/98 and touching 100 is throwing gas.

It was a real pleasure watching him pitch in person tonight.

I'll enjoy him while I can because he will be in Baltimore soon.

[xian4]

Kevin Gausman gave up two earned runs for the Tides today, he was topping out at 99, his final line was

IP 4 H 4 R 3 ER 2 BB 3 K 4 - 69 pitches 43 strikes

[Rene88]

The velocity numbers are great but I still get the feeling when I watch Gausman that he's not able to challenge guys with his fastball over the plate. I watched Yordano Ventura the other night. He's impressive. Gausman's got a ways to go. Feels like Gausman needs to spot his fastball to be successful and he's not consistently good at that yet. Tillman throws 91-93 most of the time and it seems as if his fastball is less hittable than Gausman's.

Did you watch the game? I didn't, but curious if this is from previous outings or this one.

[Il BuonO]

It almost seems as though he'd be better off pitching backwards and setting up his fastball with his offspeed stuff.

Odd to say that about a guy who throws that hard.

Not really, he's learning and may not have yet. His command in the zone is his biggest issue for me and he may find that sacrificing a few mph may be to his benefit.

I'm pretty sure Tillman can throw harder, but has learned that it doesn't mean much if he's getting hit all over the park. I've heard Buck echo those sentiments.

Developing his slider and keeping his innings total down may not be the only thing in front of him.