re: Lange is the best freshman ever at LSU.

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Our 4 best ever past freshman pitchers Laxton, Shultz, Mestapey and
Off all tailed off in their college career. The first 3 had arm problem
and Ott just lost his edge.

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I believe all four of them threw sliders which Skip was big on. Lange's repertoire doesn't put nearly the stress on his arm and in particular the elbow, as slider pitchers endure. I agree that thus far the staff has done a pretty good job of limiting his innings, saving him for the late season stretch. He could have easily finished 5 or 6 more starts but that wasn't necessary to achieve victory.