Credit to the coaches (is that allowed?) for sticking with Derrick Smith through his struggles. He just woke up and decided to be the best pitcher on the planet.stategrad06 said:
Fellas Derrick Smith has stuff - and up to this point he hasn't walked people. Yeah he's been hit around some early in the year, but if he locates he's a dominant arm out of the pen. Gotta keep it going. If you get Dudan and Smith pounding the zone and locating - the back end goes from average to elite in a hurry.
Also it should be said - you can't measure command in just walks. Locating is important against elite offenses.
And also SVD was incredible last night.
Last 5 appearances
7 innings
23 batters faced
14 Ks
1 run
1 hit
1 walk
On the year
31% K rate
4% BB rate
Credit to the coaches (is that allowed?) for sticking with Derrick Smith through his struggles. He just woke up and decided to be the best pitcher on the planet.
— Wolfpack Stats (@ncstatestats) April 14, 2024
Last 5 appearances
7 innings
23 batters faced
14 Ks
1 run
1 hit
1 walk
On the year
31% K rate
4% BB rate