F/F SPOTLIGHT: Rubby De La Rosa
May 17 2015
Most owners are aware of the risks that young starting pitchers carry with them. After all, they are prone to ERA- and WHIP-killing blowups. The key is to analyze them individually and roster them when there are signs they could be ready to take a big step forward.
Like a lot of young players, many starting pitchers do not show linear growth. For example, they might flop initially, be sent back to the minors, get called back up again, go down with a serious injury, build back their arm strength in a bullpen role, and wait for another rotation shot.
Such has been the case with Rubby De La Rosa (RHP, ARI), a former top prospect in the LA system who is starting to show significant signs of growth hidden beneath his 4+ ERA.
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