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re: Wacha or Wheeler?
Posted on 5/28/13 at 12:45 pm to Cherokee Chinstrap
Posted on 5/28/13 at 12:45 pm to Cherokee Chinstrap
Wacha is a Matt Harvey light. Command of 4 pitches with a mid 90s heater. He's a K guy despite his AAA numbers. shite he was 17k per 9 last year. He doesn't walk anyone or give up many hits. He has flat out dominated minor leaguers. Wheeler has been up and down and doesn't deserve the hype IMO
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Posted on 5/29/13 at 9:06 am to GynoSandberg
Wacha's high K numbers were a result of throwing 2 innings at a time, which allowed for increased velocity. I think he'll be around 7 K/9 in the majors, if throwing 6 innings at a time (Which is still decent). He has a great changeup, good fastball command (which plays up due to the CU) and an improved breaking ball. Guy was a stud at A&M last year and shouldn't have lasted to pick 19 in the draft.
Wheeler has the higher ceiling, but also has a little more risk. His fastball has great movement and he throws a bunch of GBs. His curve is a plus pitch and his CU has improved. His shoulder injury is a concern, because shoulders can turn into career enders, but it appears it was nothing serious. His throwing motion had improved since he was with SF, but it still shows inverted W.
If you're risk-averse, competing now, and chasing wins, Wacha is probably your best bet. If you're swinging for the fence, Wheeler has true #1 potential.
Wheeler has the higher ceiling, but also has a little more risk. His fastball has great movement and he throws a bunch of GBs. His curve is a plus pitch and his CU has improved. His shoulder injury is a concern, because shoulders can turn into career enders, but it appears it was nothing serious. His throwing motion had improved since he was with SF, but it still shows inverted W.
If you're risk-averse, competing now, and chasing wins, Wacha is probably your best bet. If you're swinging for the fence, Wheeler has true #1 potential.
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