Tommy Hunter AGAIN!

[DrungoHazewood]

I care almost as much about the process as I do the result.

I think I care more about the process than the result, at least a lot of the time.

[DrungoHazewood]

Tommy scares the bejesus out of me.

Not me. He's just a pretty good reliever, and he'll probably be a fine closer. Somebody has to do the job, and if it's not him, then someone else will and he'll pitch the 8th. It's all good.

[weams]

I care almost as much about the process as I do the result.

I care nothing about process. Only gratification. We built this city on rocks and coal.

[Can_of_corn]

I think I care more about the process than the result, at least a lot of the time.

If it isn't the O's then it is all about the process. With the O's I would rather they win (most of the time).

[weams]

Not me. He's just a pretty good reliever, and he'll probably be a fine closer. Somebody has to do the job, and if it's not him, then someone else will and he'll pitch the 8th. It's all good.

I mean everytime. I'm on the edge of my seat. I am fascinated with how he does it, and I can't look away. From the crash. That never occurs. He stretches it to the limit. But no farther. Fascinated I tell you!

[weams]

If it isn't the O's then it is all about the process. With the O's I would rather they win (most of the time).

I only care about the Orioles and results. Fascinating I tell you! 98 when needed. Ground balls at will. Bear Claw.

[DrungoHazewood]

If it isn't the O's then it is all about the process. With the O's I would rather they win (most of the time).

With a bad process wins are not likely to continue.

[Can_of_corn]

With a bad process wins are not likely to continue.

We are so not disagreeing this morning.

All semantics today.

[primetime]

In Hunter's career as a reliever, his ERA is 3.02, WHIP is 1.127, OPS against is .669and he has 108 Ks in 134 IP. Are we maybe focusing too much on a 13.2 inning sample size here?

In Hunter's time as a reliever he's proven to be pretty good; doesn't walk guys and does a solid job of missing bats. I'm not going to press the panic button and project Hunter's 15 appearances so far in 2014 as some harbinger of doom, where a plethora of blown saves are lurking around the corner.

Every closer will blow some saves. And it's not as if a stretch of so-so outings always precedes a blown save or 2. In 2013, JJ had 15 consecutive saves and a sub 1 ERA before he began his mid May meltdown of 3 consecutive blown saves.

At this point, the results are there, BABIP should normalize a bit and hopefully we'll start seeing some clean innings. I'm glad to see Hunter is keeping the ball in the ballpark, which was a big worry for most fans.

[weams]

I'm glad to see Hunter is keeping the ball in the ballpark, which was a big worry for most fans.

I am most happy with this.

[PA724_Oriole]

I dont.know why people try and downplay a single stat, such as ERA or Saves.

The same ppl think "advanced" stats such as WAR is so great but can also be misleading.

Idc if Hunters ERA is 4.50, as long as he isnt blowing saves (wins), then who cares?

[Jonesy10]

Bases Empty : 1.357 OPS

Men On: .647 OPS

Looking at his stats the only real difference between the 2 is his BABIP in each situation. He has struck out a batter per inning in each situation, and actually has 4 walks with men on vs. none with the bases empty. In 3.2 innings with the bases empty he has given up 10 hits. In 10 innings with runners on he has given up 7 hits. It seems like once he gets runners on his luck begins to stabilize.

The results that he's putting up are very real right now though. His FIP is actually 3.23 compared to his 3.29 ERA. Just hope the BABIP drops to where it should be, a whopping .150 points lower.

[weams]

Bases Empty : 1.357 OPS

Men On: .647 OPS

Looking at his stats the only real difference between the 2 is his BABIP in each situation. He has struck out a batter per inning in each situation, and actually has 4 walks with men on vs. none with the bases empty. In 3.2 innings with the bases empty he has given up 10 hits. In 10 innings with runners on he has given up 7 hits. It seems like once he gets runners on his luck begins to stabilize.

The results that he's putting up are very real right now though. His FIP is actually 3.23 compared to his 3.29 ERA. Just hope the BABIP drops to where it should be, a whopping .150 points lower.

Great knowledge drop.

[isestrex]

Bases Empty : 1.357 OPS

Men On: .647 OPS

Looking at his stats the only real difference between the 2 is his BABIP in each situation. He has struck out a batter per inning in each situation, and actually has 4 walks with men on vs. none with the bases empty. In 3.2 innings with the bases empty he has given up 10 hits. In 10 innings with runners on he has given up 7 hits. It seems like once he gets runners on his luck begins to stabilize.

The results that he's putting up are very real right now though. His FIP is actually 3.23 compared to his 3.29 ERA. Just hope the BABIP drops to where it should be, a whopping .150 points lower.

Must spread rep. This is definitely encouraging.

[gmelson26]

I have the definitive 2014 solution. Do not let him pitch in other AL East ballparks. Hunter's ERA in other AL East parks- 6.75. His ERA outside of those parks- 2.20.