Closer Watch: Jon Rauch vs Joe Nathan
by Jesse on Apr 13, 2010 12:07 PM EDT
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PrintI'm not trying to make any point here, other than to compare Jon Rauch with Joe Nathan (in 2009) through their first five appearances. It's more of a testament to how well Rauch has done to this point than anything else.
| Pitcher | IP | H | HR | R | ERA | S/Opp | BF | Ptch | Avg | Obp | Slg |
| Nathan | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.80 | 3/3 | 18 | 71 | .118 | .167 | .294 |
| Rauch | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1.80 | 5/5 | 19 | 72 | .263 | .263 | .316 |
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Nathan: 5 K, 1 BB, 0.600 WHIP
Rauch: 3 K, 0 BB, 1.000 WHIP
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Hits, walk, strikeouts
Yeah, Rauch has been good so far, but he’s clearly not dominating like Nathan.
On the other hand, there’s a lot of luck in closing out games (ie Rauch gave up a run once, but it was in a game when he had room, do you give up your 1 run when you have a 3 run lead, or a 1 run lead? There’s a lot of luck in things like that) so you just have to take it and run with it. Things dont “even out” statistically in the end, he’s just ahead of pace at this point, so yay.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
I was trying to be subtle about it.
Now you’ve ruined it, and if he’s reading this he’s crying. You’ve made Ron Davis cry.
I'm just returning the favor
Still have PTSD from 1984.
by RandBall's Stu on Apr 13, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh
He’s doing fine, but they’re not actually that comparable. Rauch has given up 2.5 times more hits. (And don’t say it’s just 5 to 2 so the sample size makes it virtually meaningless — that’s true of the entire comparison.)
Jesse
You shoulda’ just cherry picked out the similar numbers so we couldn’t bash your lighthearted little post like an angry mob of cynics.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
Completely off topic
But WOW, does the Royals bullpen just suck. Bannister had a fairly solid game, bullpen just blew a 5 run lead. Royals now losing to Detroit 6-5. In one inning. Awful.
Bingo bango.
by fischean on Apr 13, 2010 3:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
exactly
Two out of their last three games the Tigers crawl back from a 5 run deficit. I can’t wait til we get them head to head. See how that works out for them against OUR pen.
MPR, Lefsa, 3M, Sun Country Airlines, Grumpy Old Men movies, Joe Mauer. What a blessed state!
by By Allen's Mullet on Apr 13, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Notice that it was Juan Cruz who started the disaster?
According to Fangraphs he decreased the Royals chances of winning by 48%.
Remember when he was the guy a lot of Twins fans wanted for the bullpen last before 2009? I remember he sounded pretty good to me.
I'm not sure...I think it's because he looks like he'd kill you rather than look at you.
Sorta like Troy Percival. That guy killed puppies in his sleep.
A shank is a prison made knife
Often from utensils and other common objects. Rausch has a neck tattoo. Based on the core belief that men in prison are hardcore and have neck tattoos, Rausch=The Schank.
You dig?
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Apr 13, 2010 4:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He does look like someone who would bring death
The Reaper would be a good nickname, too.
Do they have a cheesy Jumbotron intro for Rauch like they did for Nathan? They should feature him in a black robe carrying a scythe.
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
maybe he could ride a pale horse out to the mound each game
"Justin Morneau already has a Snuggie-like blanket - and his name is Jim Thome." - Jim Souhan (who else would it be)
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Apr 13, 2010 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Well the tatoo is a representation of his marriage bond with his wife
He’s too classy for me to think that is about conjugal love. So I won’t even suggest it.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Early Troy Percival looked intimidating enough to kill you
But 2008-2009 Troy Percival would kill you by giving you a heart attack. He always looked like he was about to blow the save, and a lot of the time he did.
"Justin Morneau already has a Snuggie-like blanket - and his name is Jim Thome." - Jim Souhan (who else would it be)
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Apr 13, 2010 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Rauch has been great so far
He also leads all MLB in saves at the moment (next closest pitchers have 3).
But I think we’re getting spoiled by Jon Rauch. He’s a good pitcher, but his ERA with the Twins has been a lot lower than his career ERA so far. When things finally catch up to him, we have to remember that.
"Justin Morneau already has a Snuggie-like blanket - and his name is Jim Thome." - Jim Souhan (who else would it be)
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Apr 13, 2010 6:25 PM EDT reply actions
I repeat: How big is the Mulvey/Rauch trade now?
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
One thing I cant shake
Is the ongoing thought that the sound of velociraptors is what Jon Rausch is ALWAYS thinking. Always. Just this constant high pitched-war screech. Its unnerving, but more soothing in save situations than one might imagine.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Apr 14, 2010 1:15 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Ha. Awesome.
And now it’s happening to me. Worst earworm ever!
Hmm...Rauch is apparently not convinced yet...
Rauch admits he’s ’not a closer: http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/177551-rauch-admits-hes-not-a-closer?eref=fromSI
At least he’s realistic. :)
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