Ofelky Peralta 2019

[Frobby]

Just struck out 10 batters in 3.2 innings.  Allowed 1 run, 4 hits and a walk.   So he got 11 outs, 10 by strikeout.   The other was on a bunt back to him to begin the game.   

[WalkWithElias]

Turns 22 in a few weeks. Still has time to get right. My understanding is he's always had some of nastiest pure stuff in system with no clue how to control it or how to pitch. Maybe just needs someone new with fresh perspective in his ear?

[Luke-OH]

23 minutes ago, WalkWithElias said:

Turns 22 in a few weeks. Still has time to get right. My understanding is he's always had some of nastiest pure stuff in system with no clue how to control it or how to pitch. Maybe just needs someone new with fresh perspective in his ear?

So this is what he used to look like.

And this is what he looked like after he changed his mechanics significantly before last season. (go to late in this video where it's a better angle)

Much much improved, better extension, no more sloppy arm action, getting on top of the ball and with that, backspin.

Now the problem is once the season started, he couldn't repeat his new delivery and was a mess.

[Tony-OH]

I watch his one inning outing in his first appearance and thought his mechanics looked much smoother than I've seen in the past. It was hard to tell a lot though from the angle, but he did appear to throw some good changes. If he can be a fastball, changeup guy, there's still hope for him to put it together and move up the chain. Saying that, until I see him have success at AA, I will remain weary.

[WalkWithElias]

Peralta began today's start by striking out the first 7 batters he faced. Finished with 11 Ks in 6 innings, just 1 walk and 3 hits. Season ERA sits at 1.69. 

That's 23 Ks, 2 walks in 10.2 IP to start the season. Turns 22 next week. 

[Luke-OH]

4 minutes ago, WalkWithElias said:

Peralta began today's start by striking out the first 7 batters he faced. Finished with 11 Ks in 6 innings, just 1 walk and 3 hits. Season ERA sits at 1.69. 

That's 23 Ks, 2 walks in 10.2 IP to start the season. Turns 22 next week. 

For comparison, about ten months younger than Blaine Knight.

But if he continues to dominate with premium stuff, they’ll have to add him to the 40 man or risk losing him to the Rule 5 draft. 

[WalkWithElias]

3 minutes ago, Luke-OH said:

For comparison, about ten months younger than Blaine Knight.

But if he continues to dominate with premium stuff, they’ll have to add him to the 40 man or risk losing him to the Rule 5 draft. 

Sounds like a good problem to have!  

[Frobby]

I assume he might be among the first promoted to Frederick if he continues to dominate, considering that he pitched there in 2017-18.     

[ChuckS]

Another four shutout innings tonight.  2 hits, 3 walks, 5 k's. 

He's been able to get Sally League hitters out since he was 19 whenever he was in the strike zone so the dominance shouldn't come as a complete surprise.  Looks like his command is much improved, so hope to see him in Frederick soon. 

 

 

[Frobby]

Only downside tonight was he threw 85 pitches in 4 innings.   Still, gotta like the zeroes.  

[Legend_Of_Joey]

38 minutes ago, Frobby said:

Only downside tonight was he threw 85 pitches in 4 innings.   Still, gotta like the zeroes.  

Lot of fouls, or just a lot of deep counts?

[Frobby]

A brilliant outing for Peralta tonight, 5.2 innings of 1-hit shutout ball, 0 walks and 3 K’s.   10 ground outs to 4 fly outs.   84 pitches, 57 for strikes.    He closes out April with an 0.89 ERA and 0.68 WHIP, and 13.7 K/9.

[Cumberbundy]

 

[Frobby]

Peralta pitched well again today, 5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K’s.    

[Luke-OH]

46 minutes ago, Frobby said:

Peralta pitched well again today, 5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K’s.    

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