Scattershooting around the Oriole organization, plus an old favorite. Joel Bennett, SP Born 1970 Age 28 Year Team Lge IP H ER HR BB K ERA W L H/9 HR/9 BB/9 K/9 1994 New Brit Eas 119.3 162 80 11 63 92 6.03 4 9 12.22 0.83 4.75 6.94 1994 Pawtuckt Int 21.0 23 16…
The topic of pitcher abuse is one we follow closely here at Baseball Prospectus. The injury rate of pitchers, in particular young pitchers, is astonishing. Pitchers are several times more likely to get injured than hitters, and for every prospect that becomes a successful major league pitcher, a dozen more have their careers stalled or…
ANAHEIM ANGELS Placed RHP Ken Hill on the 15-day DL (elbow – bone spurs); purchased the contract of C Ben Molina from Midland (AA). [6/12] Purchased the contract of RHP Steve Sparks from Vancouver; optioned C Ben Molina to Midland (AA); outrighted 2B Carlos Garcia to Vancouver. [6/15] The chicanery involved was getting a backup…