April 22, 2008
Matt Morris, Batting Practice Pitcher
Last night Morris gave up 8 runs on 9 hits in 4 innings, which brings his 2008 ERA to a hefty 9.15. That's a run per inning. Some elite pitcher barely allow a baserunner an inning. We all know Pittsburgh has its problems but Matt Morris?
Though he has been able to keep his walk totals low this year the least amount of hits he has given up in any of his four starts has been 7 and he only pitched 4.2 innings. I somehow doubt the Pirates will release him during the season, they don't like to eat contracts, but this may partially explain their low attendance.
I only wish I could take a couple of hacks at the shit he's throwing out there.