Edgar Osuna has a big night!

by KC Ryan on Jun 5, 2009 3:30 AM EDT

Edgar Osuna got promoted from Myrtle Beach to Mississippi and in his debut last night pitched a scoreless seven innings while giving up only one hit. I have been kind of overlooking Osuna this year and I'm glad he did something special to make me give him another look. The 6-foot-1, 165-pound southpaw went 3-4 with a 3.19 ERA in 10 starts for the Pelicans prior to his promotion. Osuna said after the game that he thought it was probably the first time he had ever thrown over 100 pitches in a professional game. (101 pitches). Here's a stat that really surprised me - Osuna has given up one earned run or fewer in 7 of his 11 starts this year. The kid won't be 22 until sometime in November and I have high hopes that maybe he'll be our next quality lefty starter sometime in the next couple of years.

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I hope you're right...

But his dropoff in strikeouts (6 K/9 in MB) is a bit concerning. It could go ok since he’s got great command, but leaves little room for error as he keeps advancing.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jun 5, 2009 9:23 AM EDT reply actions

lol…

"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT

by justincredubil02 on Jun 5, 2009 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions

Thats what I thought when I just did a quick scan on him. He’s still very young though, so we can’t totally fault him for that.

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on Jun 5, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Not sure why, but I’m a pretty big Osuna fan

by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 5, 2009 10:03 AM EDT reply actions

Elvis haircut!

"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
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by cbwilk on Jun 5, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions

haha

by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 5, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

anyone got a peecture?

I like having a face to match up with prospects. For example, i finally saw Julio Teerahan a few weeks ago..

"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.

by Scott Coleman on Jun 5, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jun 5, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks. when i search edgar osuna...

i got him!

Looks like a stud!

by Scott Coleman on Jun 5, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions

They both seem to carry a lot of weight...

in their faces.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jun 5, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

It's the ears....

by secondbass on Jun 5, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Who knows, he could be our next break out pitcher like Hanson was.

Would be nice to have a GOOD lefty in our rotation

by drumzalicious on Jun 5, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions

Anyone got a scouting report?

I seem to have a vague recollection of reading that he had a really good change-up but a fastball in the low-to-mid 80’s.

by OldDutchPots on Jun 5, 2009 5:34 PM EDT reply actions

He must be crafty. All the lefties with no velocity are crafty.

by Bronn on Jun 5, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions

like Chuck James!

Oh wait, he isnt on our team anymore…

by Scott Coleman on Jun 5, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Scouting report

Baseball cube has him at:

Control: 98/100
K-Rating: 98/100
Efficiency: 97/100

So as far as the cube goes he is one helluva prospect………though his k’s per nine is down significantly this season.

by KC Ryan on Jun 5, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions

Oh, and Baseball America has his change-up rated at the best one in the Braves system…………so that’s a good thing. Right?

by KC Ryan on Jun 5, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions

anyone remember dimaster delgado? he’s joined the rome club after being in extended spring training. tonight, he struck out 8 in 4.1 innings; 0 ER, 1 hit.

sweet.

by brndn on Jun 5, 2009 11:45 PM EDT reply actions