You’re My Masahiro

I’ll be the first to admit that I haven’t spent much time discussing Masahiro Tanaka this season.  He’s been much of a question mark as many believe TJS is inevitable given...

I'll be the first to admit that I haven't spent much time discussing Masahiro Tanaka this season.  He's been much of a question mark as many believe TJS is inevitable given his elbow issues last season.  Those who insulted the medical reports and drafted him this year have been met with...okay results.  His K-BB% is a solid 17.6%, but he's provided a shaky 3.73 ERA due to an inability to limit the longballs (16.9% HR/FB).  However, he came through when needed most last night with a line of 8.0 IP, 1 ER, 6 Hits, 1 BBs, 10 Ks, a line reminiscent of his 2014 days.  I don't think this is the start of an incredible September, but I think Masahiro is easily inside the Top 25 and has been somewhat underrated as he bumps his way through the season.  There will be more of the same risks next year, but recognize the spoils if your bet plays out well.

Let’s see what every other SP did yesterday:

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Nick Pollack

Founder of Pitcher List. Creator of CSW, The List, and SP Roundup. Worked with MSG, FanGraphs, CBS Sports, and Washington Post. Former college pitcher, travel coach, pitching coach, and Brandeis alum. Wants every pitcher to be dope.

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