I was given the idea to write a blog by a journalism student at the University of Oklahoma when I visited there in February. I am doing this because I think it will be an interesting experience and it will give me something to show the editor of my school news program when I apply for a position. I am heading to Ohio University in September for sport management, but I also hope to keep writing about sports for a school publication of some sort. I chose the topic of baseball for this blog because I know the in's and out's of the game. I have a knowledge of baseball that far exceeds the norm and I enjoy everything that involves the sport very much.

Hopefully, this blog will get some nice support. Follow me in my journey and I promise to provide interesting pieces on events in the world of baseball.

Enjoy!













Friday, June 18, 2010

Saturday Spotlight

Friday's action was focused on the next "great one", Steven Strasburg. The man to watch on Saturday will be none other than San Diego's own Clayton Richard. He faces a weak Baltimore offense who limps into this game hitting .244 on the season against lefties. Richard will work quickly and throw plenty of strikes (60% first pitch strike rate), which should effectively keep Baltimore from getting in a groove. Couple that with Baltimore's putrid .249 batting average in June and I forsee some success in Richard's start tomorrow.

Also on the tab for tomorrow, a game that looks to be a hard-fought pitchers duel in the Bronx. The two dueling pitchers: Mike Pelfrey (9-1) and Phil Hughes (9-1). Big Pelf has been a very pleasant surprise for the Mets in the early going. He has posted a solid 2.39 ERA so far and has limited opposing hitters to a .243 batting average against. His 59 K's and only 75 hits allowed in 86 IP shows that he isn't the benefactor of too much luck and should continue his dominance in the future. Hughes has a slightly higher ERA (3.11), but his WHIP is an impressive 1.13. The up-and-coming Yankee ace has limited hitters to a .224 batting average against and has recorded 74 strikeouts in 75.1 IP. If all goes according to plan, runs will be at a premium on Saturday at Yankee Stadium.

Post #1 is officially finished. Enjoy and spread the word!

- Michael Sosa
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