Kevin Gausman believes the curve is his third pitch

[murph]

http://espn.go.com/blog/baltimore-orioles/post/_/id/791/kevin-gausman-looking-more-and-more-like-orioles-ace-of-the-future

[Grt 2BA FL Gator]

His stuff has looked good, but let's keep in mind that he has faced three of the lowest scoring teams in the AL. Let's see how he fares against better lineups.

Agree with this. The Yankees are not the Yankees right now. He gon' need to have that slider consistently if the success is going to continue.

[OFFNY]

o

A season-high 9 strikeouts for Gausman.

18 OUTS: 9 Strikeouts, 4 Groundouts, 2 Foulouts, 2 Flyouts, 1 Lineout

K.J. GAUSMAN O (vs. TWINS, 5/10)

IP:l 6

H:;; 5 ll(1 Home Run, 1 Double, 3 Singles)

R:l) 3

BB: 2

SO: 9

Pitches: 111 (69 Strikes, 42 Balls)

2016 ERA: 2.16

PITCHES BY INNING

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22 (12 Strikes, 10 Balls)

13 (81 Strikes, 51 Balls)

17 (10 Strikes, 71 Balls)

18 (12 Strikes, 61 Balls)

19 (12 Strikes, 71 Balls)

22 (15 Strikes, 71 Balls)

[Frobby]

He basically made one mistake. Otherwise, he was pretty dominant. I was impressed with how he took care of the next three batters after allowing the game tying homer. 98 mph gas after 110 pitches.

[Phantom]

That .203 BABIP and low HR/FB is really helping him. If he can keep his K/BB rate above 4 though, some of these gains are here to stay.

[weams]

That .203 BABIP and low HR/FB is really helping him. If he can keep his K/BB rate above 4 though, some of these gains are here to stay.

I agree. He looks great.

[weams]

He basically made one mistake. Otherwise, he was pretty dominant. I was impressed with how he took care of the next three batters after allowing the game tying homer. 98 mph gas after 110 pitches.

We've had plenty of the other kind of folks who come apart after the hung pitch.

[OFFNY]

o

In the final 2 innings, Gausman threw 38 pitches ...... 30 for strikes, 8 for balls.

15 OUTS: 5 Groundouts (Including 1 Double Play), 4 Flyouts, 2 Popouts, 1 Strikeout, 1 Foulout, 1 Lineout

K.J. GAUSMAN O (vs. TIGERS, 5/15)

IP:l 5

H:;; 10 ll(1 Home Run, 1 Triple, 3 Doubles, 5 Singles)

R:l) 4

BB: 2 *

SO: 1

Pitches: 98 (61 Strikes, 37 Balls)

2016 ERA: 3.00

* Gausman also had 1 Hit Batsman

PITCHES BY INNING

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12 (71 Strikes, 51 Balls)

24 (11 Strikes, 13 Balls)

24 (13 Strikes, 11 Balls)

12 (12 Strikes, 01 Balls)

26 (18 Strikes, 81 Balls)

[Il BuonO]

o

CALIFORNIA ANGELS O (MAY 21st)

Yunel Escobar - 3B

Kole Calhoun - RF

Mike Trout - CF

Albert Pujols - DH

Christopher John Cron - 1B

Johnny Giavotella - 2B

Rafael Ortega - LF

Jeff Bandy - C

Gregorio Petit - SS

Matthew David Shoemaker - RHP (2-5, 8.49 ERA)

http://www.baseballpress.com/lineups

That lineup, 6 through 9 is beyond weak along with Pujols dismal performance and he should dominate them.

He needs to throttle back on the use of the CU and go back to a get me over version on it to start a hitter off when their looking for a 95+ mph FB or burying it when he's way ahead as a waste pitch.

[OFFNY]

o

20 OUTS: 8 Groundouts (Including 1 Double Play), 6 Strikeouts, 2 Flyouts, 2 Lineouts, 1 Foulout

K.J. GAUSMAN O (vs. ANGELS, 5/21)

IP:l 6.67

H:;; 8 ll(1 Double, 7 Singles)

R:l) 1

BB: 1

SO: 6

Pitches: 112 (74 Strikes, 38 Balls)

2016 ERA: 2.70

PITCHES BY INNING

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22 (11 Strikes, 11 Balls)

12 (71 Strikes, 51 Balls)

27 (18 Strikes, 91 Balls)

15 (10 Strikes, 51 Balls)

81 (81 Strikes, 01 Balls)

16 (11 Strikes, 51 Balls)

12 (91 Strikes, 31 Balls) *

* Gausman recorded 2 outs before departing in the 7th inning.

[LookitsPuck]

Started off pretty terrible with his control, but really turned it around. But once again, the sad story of the offense.

[BohKnowsBmore]

Started off pretty terrible with his control, but really turned it around. But once again, the sad story of the offense.

Got less sad at the end.

[LookitsPuck]

Got less sad at the end.

No kidding. 8 2/3 innings of looking inept. And then 3 fantastic ABs.

[Il BuonO]

Started off pretty terrible with his control, but really turned it around. But once again, the sad story of the offense.

I still think he's their best starter, but he needs to nail down a few things before he takes the step of becoming a consistently dominant starting pitcher. Too many hits on 0-2 and he needs better FB command. I'd like to see him pitch in more with the FB instead of letting guys get extended, but I think he defers to Wieters. If they sit dead red on 95+ out over the plate it's much easier to handle than in on the hands. Number nine guys in the order shouldn't be that difficult.

[OFFNY]

o

15 OUTS: 7 Strikeouts, 6 Groundouts, 1 Popout, 1 Lineout

K.J. GAUSMAN O (vs. ASTROS, 5/26)

IP:l 5

H:;; 5 ll(2 Home Runs, 3 Singles)

R:l) 4

BB: 1

SO: 7

Pitches: 104 (62 Strikes, 42 Balls)

2016 ERA: 3.24

PITCHES BY INNING

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16 (10 Strikes, 51 Balls)

23 (13 Strikes, 10 Balls)

20 (13 Strikes, 71 Balls) *

* The power went out in Brewster, NY while Gausman was pitching the 4th inning.