Reds August 2023 thread

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(08-30-2023, 07:12 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: Turns out he did which is nice to see a little bounce-back start.

He still absolutely needs a 3rd pitch he can throw effectively and with some regularity, though. It could really help his pitch efficiency as he just throws way too many pitches per inning.

Maybe I am getting older but I refuse to adjust my expectations to 5 inning starts being the acceptable norm. Lol

Yea it was a bounce back start for Hunter, for sure. I agree that 6 IP is still my standard for a "great start," but 5.1 is decent especially since he only gave up 4 base runners. I'll take a 0.75 WHIP start any day. 

I hope he develops an elite 3rd pitch soon. I think his fast ball has gotten better though since he stopped trying to average 100 mph. It looks to have good movement yesterday too. If he can keep that up, he'll be a good enough starter with just 2 pitches. A 3rd would just make him elite.