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Cuban Winter League: Week 6
RHP Ernie Tisdale (#168 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: 2-5. 49.2 IP, 3.44 ERA (133 ERA+), 1.51 WHIP, 25 BB, 38 K
It may not have been a shutout, he finished two innings early, but Ernie Tisdale tossed a gem against the Havana Sharks, giving the Crocs their 4th win in their last 14 games. "Big E" allowed just 6 hits and 3 walks, striking out 7 to improve to an unlucky 2-5 despite the 3.44 ERA (133 ERA+). The 22-year-old has been one of the only Cougar starters to have success, as both Bob Allen (1-3, 6.08, 28) and Dixie Gaines (0-3, 10.07, 18) have been brutalized by CWL hitters. Ernie has been the only one to overcome the bad defense behind him, as by allowing just 3 homers in 49.2 innings he's done a good job limiting the major damage. His 1.5 K/BB is right in line with his regular season, and as we turn the calendar tomorrow he's put himself in good position. The prospect ranking isn't very favorable, but he's looking big league ready, and I almost feel like I'll be forced to start him in Little Rock to start their threepeat quest. Losing Bob Hobbs in the Rule-5 draft helps a bit with rotation spots, but there are some guys in the upper minors I'm not ready to force into a relief role.
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