Strasburg = Kerry Wood?

DesertDevil · Aug 21, 2010

Of course Strasburg came up with more hype.

But there was a lot of buzz surrounding Kerry Wood back when he 1st came up with the Cubs.

After he struck out like 20 Astros in a day game at Wrigley, many were saying Wood was the next Nolan Ryan.

We all know how that turned out.

Its early, but it looks like Strasburg might have a hard time staying healthy as well.

Maybe a bad comparison. Just thought I'd throw it out there...

doubledeuce22 · Aug 21, 2010

no, he doesn't have that cubs 'stink' on him.

TomGshotput · Aug 21, 2010

Any references for people questioning Strasburg's mechanics the same way so many were questioning Wood's

FairWarning · Aug 22, 2010

Mark Prior had perfect mechanics and look where that got him.

Kerry Wood had a lot of hype coming out of HS.

coloradobuff · Aug 22, 2010

was thinking more like prior myself

UncleMush · Aug 22, 2010

Doubt he'll live up to the hype, but hard to tell.

arodfather · Aug 22, 2010

staying healthy as a athlete the X factor..some guys are like machines they march on..others have genetics that basically catch up to them..the kids a talent and seems to be focused..hopefully he stays healthy and his promise turns to greatness..

FairWarning · Aug 22, 2010

Can't remember what site i posted the O/u of Strasburg career wins at 108 and I got torched for saying under. Really shows how unpredictable pitching is.

5teamparlay · Jun 8, 2012

doubledeuce22 said:
no, he doesn't have that cubs 'stink' on him.

True that---

Nationals are 10-2 in Strasburgs last 12 starts

Get those Red Sux tonight!!!

DesertDevil · Jun 8, 2012

I originally posted this in 2010. If you would have bumped it last year after he got hurt, it maybe would have made me look smart. puff_>>

He looks good right now. But only time will tell if he can stay healthy over the long haul.

Jstack34 · Jun 9, 2012

He was on tonight

DesertDevil · Jun 9, 2012

Jstack34 said:
He was on tonight

He usually is when healthy. Hes quite the talent. Hopefully he can stay away from arm trouble.

5teamparlay · May 11, 2013

5/11/13:

Strasburg (1-5) hasn't won since opening day, April 1, against the lowly Miami Marlins.

DesertDevil · May 11, 2013

KingofNicotine · May 12, 2013

So glad the Nats rested him last year when he was actually doing well. How's that working out for them now?

CoachCB · May 12, 2013

His era is still decent. It's too early to write him off. Zimmerman committed a 2 out error that led to a 4 run inning. Edwin Jackson hit a 2 RBI double just after the error. To top it off, the Nats again gave him no run support. They scored zero runs while he was in yesterday...

Rev_Al · May 12, 2013

KingofNicotine said:
So glad the Nats rested him last year when he was actually doing well. How's that working out for them now?

Of all the Nats' starting pitchers in the 2nd half of the last season, Stras had the worst ERA.

CoachCB · May 20, 2013

He went into the 8th inning for the first time in his career in his last start. His ERA is 2.83 and he's 2-5. The Nats have too many injuries right now and aren't doing much for their starting pitchers (except Zimmerman) w/ their pathetic offense. You can't write off a guy w/ an ERA under 3 in this day and age of baseball.

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JustinCruise · May 20, 2013

CoachCB said:
He went into the 8th inning for the first time in his career in his last start. His ERA is 2.83 and he's 2-5. The Nats have too many injuries right now and aren't doing much for their starting pitchers (except Zimmerman) w/ their pathetic offense. You can't write off a guy w/ an ERA under 3 in this day and age of baseball.

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Have you actually watched him pitch this year though? He is pitching way worse then that 2 something era suggests. Major mechanical issues.

CoachCB · May 21, 2013

Justin, yes...I live here in DC. I try to watch as many of their games as I can (I grew up a Phillies fan...and they are still my team...but the Nats are my new "hometown" team, since I live here. They've been fun to watch and fun to watch them grow up). I'm not sure if if something is mechanically wrong w/ him or not. It's too early. He fell apart in his start 2 starts ago when Zimmerman gave up the 2 out error. He's had some bad bounces...and very poor defensive play by his own team (I read his last 8 starts he's given up 21 runs...but only 12 of them were earned. That's pathetic on the team's fielding).

Tomorrow night he pitches vs. San Fran on the road. This will be a good gauge to see where he is (coming off his longest outing of his career and a win...to see how he does on the road vs. a very good team and in front of a hostile crowd).