RBI Birthdays today - Nolan Ryan and Rafael Santana

[BeefMaster]

Scott's a better pitcher (and more clutch) than Nolan Ryan

Interesting RBI box score - only 3 players reached base against Scott that game, and two of them were RBIers (Gladden and Chili).  The losing pitcher was Juan Berenguer; I didn't know he was ever a starter.

[Attezz]

Started 95 games.

Was also traded for Nokes and King (along with Bob Melvin)

[ultimate7]

One thing I wonder about (I don't play much ATG, so I'm really not sure) - is Scott's drop rating too good? 

Yes it is, I think you want a drop rating about 9-10 ideally, though when Scott get's tired, his drop pitch is more effective.

[fknmclane]

ultimate is right.  Scott's drop pitch in the early innings is take take take the whole way because it never stays up.  As always, it depends who you're playing though.  The thing I always loved about Scott's drop pitch is that it still comes in pretty quick.

[Attezz]

Scott's drop ball is the same speed as his regular pitch.

[Bonny]

Its that splitty/scuff ball he threw.

[JoeDirt]

Scott's a better pitcher (and more clutch) than Nolan Ryan

Fkn scuffer!

[JoeDirt]

Scott's drop ball is the same speed as his regular pitch.

I believe this is why he's as good as he is.  I also believe that if you just use the drop pitch as an out pitch, then you're on the right track to using Great Scott! the right way.

[JoeDirt]

I voted right around 5.

We are soulmates, JD.

At least we're not cellmates.

But seriously, matey, when are we going to resume the Name that 'Stache game?  That is my TOY.