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Old 08-03-2024, 05:42 PM   #1499
ayaghmour2
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Cuban Winter League: Week 3

RHP Ernie Tisdale (#166 Overall)
Acquired: Via Draft: 2nd Round, 20th Overall (1950)
A: 4-3, 60 IP, 2.55 ERA (134 ERA+), 1.25 WHIP, 29 BB, 48 K
B: 4-6, 112.2 IP, 3.75 ERA (104 ERA+), 1.70 WHIP, 73 BB, 91 K
CWL: 1-2, 20 IP, 3.60 ERA (114 ERA+), 1.30 WHIP, 9 BB, 17 K


Despite a lower prospect ranking, Ernie Tisdale gets to pitch out of the rotation this time, and through a pair of starts and a relief appearance he's been excellent. Through 20 innings he has 17 hits, 8 runs, 9 walks, and 17 strikeouts, equating to a 3.60 ERA (114 ERA+) and 1.30 WHIP. He's won just one of his appearances, ironically the one he walked a season high five. Tisdale will make his third start today, taking on the Holguin Hawks. A win here could put the Cros in a tie with any of the three other teams in their division for first. Currently tied with Matanzas, Havana and Santa Clara are a game ahead in first, and all four teams are playing a member of the Eastern division.

It's been nice for "Big E" to carry his form into the winter, as he did his best work in Lincoln. His 2.55 ERA (134 ERA+) and 2.33 FIP (68 FIP-) were well above average, and he allowed just a single homer in 60 innings pitched. His 11.7 BB% and 19.4 K% were even better then his 15 starts in San Jose, so it will be interesting to see where his winter innings will end up ranking. It's far too early, but his 10.6 BB% and 20.0 K% would be the best of the season. It's good he's been striking out a lot of hitters, as his command needs a lot of work. His mistakes haven't been hit out of the park, and it can be attributed to two quality off-speed pitches that are difficult for hitters to get a hold of. His splitter and change can both get outs, but the splitter is what he turns for when he needs a whiff. I'd love for him to start the season in AA, but and we may be assisted in Monday's Rule-5 draft if one of our starters gets snapped up in the Rule-5 Draft.
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