A little love for Dave Robertson

by Travis G on Aug 19, 2009 7:00 AM EDT in Miscellaneous

The pitcher with the highest strikeout rate in the American League is 5 feet 11 inches and goes by the nickname Forrest Gump in the Yankees' bullpen, where he is not the hardest thrower.

Among pitchers with 30 innings in the majors this season, Robertson led all American Leaguers with 13.11 strikeouts per nine innings entering Tuesday's games.

"He hides the ball well, No. 1, and No. 2, he's got late movement," Manager Joe Girardi said before Robertson struck out two more batters in his inning of work during the Yankees' 7-2 win against Oakland on Tuesday night. "It's got a little late cut to it. You talk about those pitchers where the ball seems to get on the hitters quickly, and that's what Robby has."

If Robertson can cut his walk rate (which currently stands at 5/9 ip), he'll be a dominant reliever.

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You know when

we have a pitcher that comes in the game and you get that feeling like uh-oh? Like Veras was when he was here or even Bruney before the last few outings. Well… I don’t get that feeling when DR comes in the game anymore which I believe says he has built up a lot of trust due to how well he is pitching. Lets hope it continues!!

by Mondoas on Aug 19, 2009 8:48 AM EDT reply actions

Veras and gave me the "Evil Butterflies'

But I have no problem with what Robertson has or has not done. Obviously Girardi has more faith in him than Bruney at the moment.

by ReggieARodJeter on Aug 19, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions

return of Marte

So Marte is coming back…who’s going?? Pena?? OK, so when Gardy comes back, will Robertson be going?? Hopefully his K’s per 9 inn will help Joe leave him in the pen….but you never know with Joe

by Joe G. Blows on Aug 19, 2009 10:18 AM EDT reply actions

Very little love

He’s fine at this point for what they ask him to do, except that every time he pitches he lets at least 2 runners on.

Last night, I was in full “doze off” mode with a 5-run lead, and Robertson gets in there and tries to get my blood boiling at 12:45 AM.

by New York Sports Jerk on Aug 19, 2009 11:29 AM EDT reply actions

+1

Guy comes in with the team up 5, and next thing we know, Mo is throwing in the pen. Not what I’d call clutch, but that’s just me.

by waw on Aug 19, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions

he had one bad outing

But understand this man pitched himself out of a sure fire jam…..gerardi got mo throwing cause he want tryna loose 3 in a row heading into an important series. Can’t blame him when u look at robertsons first 8 pitches…but he prooved that 95 mph fastball is overpowering enough to get out of a jam. I happen to love this guys stuff…oh and leave marte’s ass right where it is….send down pena if u gonna bring him up but atleast skip him in the boston series if we can.

by NYYWinsRings26 on Aug 19, 2009 2:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Where did we get this guy from?

I know he’s been decent this season, but I have no clue how he popped up in the bullpen this season.

by ROCNation on Aug 19, 2009 5:13 PM EDT reply actions

he was drafted

in the 17th round in 2006, out of the U. of Alabama. a reliever from day one.

he made a few appearances last year, but was inconsistent. always had great K rates.

by Travis G on Aug 19, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

NO MAS MARTE!

Is there ANY good reason to bring Marte back up???? He has stunk from Day 1 and why do we need to send Pena down? I know with Hairston here he wont have many AB’s but I like the kid and he’s been good when used. Joe has already stunted his growth in the name of Cody Ransom, I say let Marte light up AAA (if he can do that) & keep the bullpen as is

by PinstripesSince'78 on Aug 19, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions