That's a classic example of a distinction without a difference. Some people can throw a baseball exactly where they want; others can't; others can sometimes; others get lucky; others ...
"Fans have become more entitled than anything. So they're starting to question our motives for the game, or how we approach the game. The ones that do question -- like who are you? Just shut up and watch the game tonight." --Kevin Durant on players' lack of effort in regular season games.
Maybe a little...
2017: 2.90 ERA
3.39 last 9 starts (3.00 last 6 starts)
2016: 3.39 ERA
3.41 last 9 starts
2015: 2.17 ERA
2.33 last 9 starts
2014: 3.07 ERA
3.36 last 9 starts (3.00 last 6 starts)
2013: 3.41 ERA
3.24 last 9 starts
In 2018, he missed some time in August.
2.11 ERA all season
2.65 in AUG & SEP (5 starts) 30Ks and 1 BB in 17 IP!
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Yes, and these numbers that include part of August show a general drop off, but not by a whole lot, and yes, still impressive numbers.
One encouraging thing that jacko never responded to is is rants on Sale being toast was the 30 Ks and 1 BB in Sale's last 17 innings of 2018- after the injury and with severely reduced velocity.
It's my position that Sale can and will be an excellent pitcher, even if his velo does not return, but with most TJS pitchers, it does return.
I'm hopeful next year is a great one for Sale.
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"Fans have become more entitled than anything. So they're starting to question our motives for the game, or how we approach the game. The ones that do question -- like who are you? Just shut up and watch the game tonight." --Kevin Durant on players' lack of effort in regular season games.