Rick Porcello 4.75 ERA in 2011
On Tuesday October 6, 2009 Rick Porcello pitches five and two-third innings of one run baseball for The Detroit Tigers during game 163 against the Minnesota Twins. Although the Tigers lost the game, it was a great way to end his rookie campaign. Nobody knew who this 20-year-old sinker baller was at the start of the season, but everyone knew at the end. With all the recognition that came with success, monumental expectations for upcoming years came with it.
Since Porcello’s rookie year in 2009 when he posted a 14-9 record and a 3.96 ERA, Porcello has put up a 24-20 record with an ERA of 4.83. With failure comes knowledge; with knowledge comes success. 2012 could be the year that Porcello finally shows what everyone knows he is capable of.
He was better than you think: The numbers don’t do Porcello complete justice. Last year Porcello put up a 4.75 ERA. Being a sinker ball pitcher, having an infield that can field their position well is key. ...
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