The Boston Red Sox had a new face on the mound today in Rich Hill, a name I haven't heard in a long time. He's been a journeyman through the minors after starting for a brief moment back in the mid aughts for the Cubs, and the 35-year-old was given the start as Sox moved to a six-man rotation. In his first start since 2009 he went a sparkling 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 Hits, 1 BBs, 10 Ks shocking all as he shut down the...Rays? Ehhh okay. So I'm not going just write this off as a Blame it on the Rays despite how fun it would have been, because I actually believe that he should be picked up where owners are looking for someone with K upside to eat up some innings. His stuff doesn't overpower, as he throws a near 50/50 split between a 91 MPH Four-Seamer and a 75 MPH Curveball, but that hook is incredible as it has a bunch of surprising horizontal movement that freezes batters as it cuts back over the plate. Sure, it's not going to be nearly as pretty as this at all in future outings, but of all the unowned guys that put up some pretty lines lately, Hill has one of the best chances to make an impact on your roster.
Let’s see what every other SP did yesterday:
