Throwing Strikes or Effectively Wild?

Warning: This post includes a lot of numbers, some observations, and unfortunately very few conclusions. Last month, we looked at pitchers with extraordinary abilities at missing bats in the zone. Tonight, in the spirit of illuminating discussions, we'll be looking at pitchers with at least 120 IP, who's 2010 seasons were extreme cases of control or wildness. Ricky just needed glasses. The old adage insists that throwing strikes in conducive to making outs. Guys who can't throw strikes, like Andy Pratt, give up easy runs and don't stick around for long. Effectively wild pitchers usually succeed by keeping hitters off balance, perhaps afraid of getting hit, and miss bats with unpredictable movement. Think Randy Johnson, the 'good' Mitch Williams, and the Indians' Ricky Vaughn. 2010 Highest Strike % Cliff Lee: 71.1% The Marlins are actually good. Ted Lilly: 68.7% Roy Halladay: 68.4% Scott Baker: 68.2% Ricky Nolasco: 67.8% Carl ...