2007-08-13 08:19:55 · 15 answers · asked by Shagg 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
I would vote for Erik Bedard.
Era of 3.11, WHIP 1.09, major league leader in K's.
12-4 record on an average team and he hasn't lost since June 10.
His insane streak over the past 2 months includes great starts against the Yankees and Red Sox, and a 15 K, 2-hit, complete game shutout of the Rangers. Not too shabby.
2007-08-13 08:27:11 · answer #1 · answered by wiczyman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the top pitcher in MLB this year has to be Jake Peavy. He has nasty stuff, he's 13-5 with a 2.23 ERA, and more than one strikeout per inning. Some other great starters would be Chris Young, Brad Penny, Dan Haren, Erik Bedard, Josh Beckett, and CC Sabathia.
Also, how could you say Joba Chamberlain? He's only pitched 3 innings. You're saying that you would rather have Joba Chamberlain over Jake Peavy or Josh Beckett? It would be very hard to choose a reliever.
2007-08-13 08:26:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Best way to solve this question is to look for the pitcher with the lowest WHIP= Walks + Hits per innings pitched. ERA is a useful stat but unearned runs still score. Wins and losses get messed up due to bad pitchers on good offensive teams. Right now you could put Joba Chamberlain in the mix he's given up 3 hits in 6 innings and struck out 5+. Or Bobby Jenks who's tied for the MLB record of consecutive hitters retired.
2007-08-13 08:26:35 · answer #3 · answered by ScubaSteve 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Take your pick
National League
Jake Peavy SD 13-5 ERA 2.23
Brad Penny LA 13-3 ERA 2.54
American League
John Lackey LAA 15-6 ERA 3.07
Dan Haren OAK 13-4 ERA 2.53
Josh Beckett BOS 15-5 ERA 3.24
2007-08-13 08:30:27 · answer #4 · answered by sithlord0807 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The best pitcher is Josh Beckett from the Red Sox.
2007-08-13 08:25:51 · answer #5 · answered by far5442003 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good question. I would have to say????
Josh Beckett >Josh Beckett
John Lackey
Kelvin Escobar
Jake Peavy >Jake Peavy out of those three >JakePeavy
Brad Penny
Dan Haren >Brad Penny
Tim Hudson
2007-08-13 08:30:56 · answer #6 · answered by NatNat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jake Peavy is the best pitcher this year
2007-08-13 08:29:17 · answer #7 · answered by rich 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think ted lilly
hes a erally consistent pitcher
13-5 with a good era and is on fire
other pitchers are josh beckett who has been outstandding
carmona and sababthia for cleveland
penny has kept the dodgers in contention
and big z has done a decent job for the cubs as well
2007-08-13 08:26:02 · answer #8 · answered by cubbygirl25 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I really love the way C.C Sabathia is throwing the ball.
But I'll also have to go with Tom Glavine. Not because he's a 300 game winner, just because I feel that he can shut down any team.
2007-08-13 08:24:51 · answer #9 · answered by Choro-Kun 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Erik Bedard and C.C.Sabathia
2007-08-13 10:17:15 · answer #10 · answered by jasonpickles 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋