The Pitcher of Tomorrow...TODAY!! (link)

Rob McMillin reports on an release by the Arkansas Travellers that Ervin Santana has been called up and will start on Tuesday against the Injuns. Major League Baseball confirms. It goes without saying that Tuesday's start will be the most anticipated of the young season. At least for me, in which case I guess it goes *with* saying, because if it's not anticipated for others, than that kind of blows the whole "goes without saying" thing.

Santana has pitched pretty well this season after struggling through injuries last season. To date, he's posted a 5-1 record in seven starts, and a 2.31 ERA in 39 innings, with 32 strikeouts and 15 walks. He's got a WHIP of 1.26, he's allowed only two homers, and opponents are hitting just .234 against him. As I posted yesterday, he was held to 30 pitches in his last start in anticipation of this call up, so he should be rested. I'm a little surprised by the strikeouts, as he's always been a high strikeout guy. I would have expected about 10 more than he has, but I'm not complaining.



He looks like a happy dude. He should. You're in the big leagues, son. Make the most of it.