Kevin Gausman Today 2015

[Il BuonO]

His FB was around 95-96 mph today but the CH was working. I didn't see him throw any CB/sliders so maybe it was a feel thing in the BP before he came in. I thought the Jones took a horrible line on the double he gave up which eventually led to a run.

Again, the FB command wasn't sharp which led to the walks.

[Il BuonO]

He needs to mix up his pitches better in the first few innings. I'm sick to death of "establishing the FB".

[mdbdotcom]

I wish he would try dialing it down to 93-95 and try and hit his spots. He has terrible command although it was better after the first 3 innings.

I thought he was getting squeezed in the first couple of innings.

[ReclaimTheCrown]

Not brilliant by any stretch but certainly settled down and got the job done. Getting out of that second inning without further damage was enormous, built his confidence, and vaulted him to a solid outing. Concur with the other posters who thought he got squeezed in a couple big spots. Decent amount of hard hit balls, it seems, so he was a touch fortunate there.

Bottom line - first start of the year fresh off the DL with a soft pitch limit, I'll take it, especially how often he was behind in the count. Needs to improve command and mixing pitches moving forward.

[backwardsk]

So what happens now? Does he get another shot or is he sent back down?

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[hoosiers]

Somewhat disappointed by folks who will "take" this effort from Gausman giving up 5 baserunners and 2 ERs in five IP against a team that had won nine in a row at home and had scored six or more runs 11 times in 17 games this month.

[Bradysburns]

So you're saying it was some kind of great start? Did you watch it?

Considering this was his first time back in forever, and he only gave up two runs... and his fastball was hitting the upper 90s on occasion... etc. I'd say it was at least a "kind" of great start! Something to build on, for sure.

I'm a huge KG fan tho, so I'm probably biased. I definitely think they need to park him in the rotation.

[Barnaby Graves]

I'd take him before Norris, who needs to be found a new forever home.

[O's84]

Feels like Gausman has been everywhere, from the bullpen to the farm, to the DL and now finally the Majors. And with Norris' performances this year of course Kevin should take his spot now for the rest of the season.

[TheDirtyBird]

It's silly to be so intent on keeping Norris in the rotation when he has been horrible since day 1 in spring training, we have seen his ceiling and it isn't very high. I feel like I'm crazy when all I want is for buck to let Gausman stick in the rotation. Let him have his ups and downs already. It seems that Gausman has to pitch a perfect game in order to earn another start. Turn him loose.

[hoosiers]

So you're saying it was some kind of great start? Did you watch it?

You're interpretation of what others (or maybe just me) post borders on the abysmal. I did not say it was a great start - nor was it implied.

Two earned runs in five IP works out to an ERA that would round to 4. Not sure that would fit anyone's definition of greatness especially mine.

Gausman's pitched well against an offense that had been killing it. He pitched a lot better than Wright did against the same lineup on Friday night giving up seven baserunners and four ER in 1.1 IP. Not sure in what universe a healthy Kevin Gausman gets his first start after the "Great" Mike Wright gets six, but that's apparently the world we live in.

[JayThomas]

It's silly to be so intent on keeping Norris in the rotation when he has been horrible since day 1 in spring training, we have seen his ceiling and it isn't very high. I feel like I'm crazy when all I want is for buck to let Gausman stick in the rotation. Let him have his ups and downs already. It seems that Gausman has to pitch a perfect game in order to earn another start. Turn him loose.

We just need to find room for him. Norris should be jettisoned, but in the meantime, I think Kevin will build up his pitch count in Norfolk.

[weams]

Yeah, I plead guilty to being abysmal when it comes to interpreting your posts. You said you were disappointed with posters "take" on his outing. What were you disappointed in? That's what I still don't get.

I've been known to be unintelligible as well. My take is that is was a good, not great, outing against the top hitting team in baseball. In their abomination of a park. That messes up our pitch to contact game theory.

[backwardsk]

I think they are going to do just that.Buck said as much in the post game interview.

Did Buck say that? I hope so. Earlier, Roch wrote that Gonzalez would start on Thursday.

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[Nevermore]

Considering this was his first time back in forever, and he only gave up two runs... and his fastball was hitting the upper 90s on occasion... etc. I'd say it was at least a "kind" of great start! Something to build on, for sure.

I'm a huge KG fan tho, so I'm probably biased. I definitely think they need to park him in the rotation.

Gausman was a bit discombobulated in the first inning. But he settled down and did very nicely after that. I say put him in the rotation for now and let Norris go to the pen. Our future is in Gausman. Norris will be gone in FA after this year.