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BirdWatcher · 01-19-2019, 11:26 PM

In game 1 of a 4-game series in Los Angeles against the last place Spinners, Harry Lyerly once again hurls a gem. The 22-year old fireballer continues to impress the WPK world with his advanced poise and electrifying talent. Lyerly gets his league leading 6th shutout of the 1970 season, going the distance while allowing just 4 hits (none for extra bases) and 1 walk while striking out 7 batters. Lyerly is now 14-6 with a 2.78 ERA. Lyerly leads the league in strikeouts, and K/9, is 2nd in K/BB and wins, 3rd in FIP, 4th in WHIP, 5th in WAR and Win Pct. and tied for 5th in Complete Games, 6th in ERA, ERA+, and opponents batting average, 7th in rWAR, and 8th in BABIP.

On top of all of these early accomplishments, the Brewers scouting staff have noted recently that his knuckle curve seems to have taken a step forward and they are now projecting that he has the potential to develop this into a pitch to rival the quality of his already very good sinker to go along with his lethal fastball (and poor changeup.)

The sky appears to be the limit for Lyerly.

(Oh, and I forgot to mention, that 23-year old hitter Andrew Kennedy continues to impress as well and not only went 3 for 5 in the game to pace the offense, but hit double #15 and HR #6.)

01-19-2019, 11:26 PM	#738
BirdWatcher Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 4,263	Another Harry Lyerly gem! In game 1 of a 4-game series in Los Angeles against the last place Spinners, Harry Lyerly once again hurls a gem. The 22-year old fireballer continues to impress the WPK world with his advanced poise and electrifying talent. Lyerly gets his league leading 6th shutout of the 1970 season, going the distance while allowing just 4 hits (none for extra bases) and 1 walk while striking out 7 batters. Lyerly is now 14-6 with a 2.78 ERA. Lyerly leads the league in strikeouts, and K/9, is 2nd in K/BB and wins, 3rd in FIP, 4th in WHIP, 5th in WAR and Win Pct. and tied for 5th in Complete Games, 6th in ERA, ERA+, and opponents batting average, 7th in rWAR, and 8th in BABIP. On top of all of these early accomplishments, the Brewers scouting staff have noted recently that his knuckle curve seems to have taken a step forward and they are now projecting that he has the potential to develop this into a pitch to rival the quality of his already very good sinker to go along with his lethal fastball (and poor changeup.) The sky appears to be the limit for Lyerly. (Oh, and I forgot to mention, that 23-year old hitter Andrew Kennedy continues to impress as well and not only went 3 for 5 in the game to pace the offense, but hit double #15 and HR #6.) Attached Images Last edited by BirdWatcher; 01-19-2019 at 11:28 PM.