Category Archives: PItching

Is it time for a change in how pitchers are used? – Point-CounterPoint

Posted on January 27, 2025 by DonH

The Nats have at least seven starting pitcher candidates to be on the Opening Day roster. Three righties and four lefties: Michael Soroka (R), Trevor Williams (R), Jake Irvin (R), MacKenzie Gore (L), DJ Herz (L), Mitchell Parker (L), and … Continue reading →

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Rutledge to the Bullpen? Closer??????

Posted on July 10, 2024 by DonH

A few years ago one of the talking heads predicted that Jackson Rutledge’s future was likely as a closer and not a starter. So let’s look into the data for his 2024 season in Rochester to see if it supports … Continue reading →

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The Magnificent Seven: A Tribute to the Best Pitchers in Washington Nationals/Expos History

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Stan4Nats

The Washington Nationals baseball team, born from the transformation of the Montreal Expos in 2005, carries with it a unique legacy that spans the heart of Canadian baseball to the bustling energy of America’s capital. This significant shift not only … Continue reading →

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Is there a competition for the starting rotation?

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

That photo says it all in Trevor Williams kicking dirt after being pulled from a game. Considering there were no complete games by Washington Nationals starting pitchers, manager Dave Martinez pulled his starting pitcher 162 times in 2023. That is … Continue reading →

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