DannyW
Senior Member
I'm finally at odds with Snitker. Was Will Smith once a great closer? Maybe...he certainly was for one year (2019). Will he be a great closer again in the future? Maybe...time will tell.
But right now, in the 2021 pennant race, he is an AWFUL closer. No maybe about it. Over his last 11 appearances he has given up 10 hits (5 for HR's), 8 walks, and 2 hit batsmen. That's 20 batters safely on base in 10.1 innings pitched. Oh...and he has a 6.97 ERA. And came within about 5 feet of another HR last night which would have tied the game. He has only had 1 "clean" (no hits or walks or HBP) appearance in his last 11 games.
Time to saddle up another horse. As someone else mentioned, Tyler Matzek has been terrific since the All Star break...16 IP with 12 of 18 clean appearances, 0 HR's, only 4 hits and 6 BB, and most importantly a 0.00 ERA. In fact, he has only given up 1 ER dating back to June 24 (21 appearances).
You are loyal to a fault Mr. Snitker. Heck, right now I would feel more confident running Minter out there in the 9th inning.
But right now, in the 2021 pennant race, he is an AWFUL closer. No maybe about it. Over his last 11 appearances he has given up 10 hits (5 for HR's), 8 walks, and 2 hit batsmen. That's 20 batters safely on base in 10.1 innings pitched. Oh...and he has a 6.97 ERA. And came within about 5 feet of another HR last night which would have tied the game. He has only had 1 "clean" (no hits or walks or HBP) appearance in his last 11 games.
Time to saddle up another horse. As someone else mentioned, Tyler Matzek has been terrific since the All Star break...16 IP with 12 of 18 clean appearances, 0 HR's, only 4 hits and 6 BB, and most importantly a 0.00 ERA. In fact, he has only given up 1 ER dating back to June 24 (21 appearances).
You are loyal to a fault Mr. Snitker. Heck, right now I would feel more confident running Minter out there in the 9th inning.