STARTERS: Early 2013 Breakout Targets
Sep 16 2012
Our final two columns of the regular season will take a look towards 2013.
First, let's speculate on which starting pitchers could be ready to enjoy a breakout next season.
We'll do this by looking at younger guys with surging skills.
Here are six guys in each league who fit the bill...
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Derek Holland (LHP, TEX) came into the season with an eye towards a breakout. That hope was dashed by early season shoulder fatigue. But he has rebounded in the 2H with these enticing skills: 7.4 Dom, 2.1 Ctl, 48% GB%, 102 BPV. Except for a June and July that were impacted by his shoulder fatigue, Holland has posted an 8.0+ Dom in three separate months. With an average fastball velocity of 93 mph, Holland has the goods to show...
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