Jonathan Broxton, Ace Reliever
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2009 10:27 AM PDT
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Jonathan Broxton over his last 10 outings has allowed one unearned run in 10.2 innings, allowing 10 baserunners while striking out 17 of the 41 batters he has faced. Last night, Broxton became the fourth Dodger to amass 30 saves in a season, joining Eric Gagne, Todd Worrell, Jeff Shaw, and Takashi Saito. Among major league relievers this season, Broxton ranks:
- 1st in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) (2.3)
- 1st in strikeouts per nine innings (13.50)
- 1st in batting average against (.163)
- 1st in most games with two or more strikeouts (34)
- 2nd in most perfect outings of three batters or more (25)
- 2nd in OPS against (.495)
- 2nd in hits allowed per nine innings (5.12)
- 2nd in slugging percentage against (.244)
- 3rd in Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) (2.19)
- 7th in walks plus hits per inning pitched (0.979)
- 7th in on-base percentage against (.251)
- 11th in strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.65)
No reliever in Dodger history has more strikeouts through age 27 than Jonathan Broxton's 401 career punchouts. By the way, Broxton is only 25.
Jonathan Broxton is one of the very best relievers in all of baseball. I just felt the need to point that out.
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there are many people who don’t trust or think JB 51 is a good/great closer but we should feel lucky 2 have a closer like Big John
by Dodgermanramon on Sep 2, 2009 10:37 AM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
his toe
seemed to have gotten better, or something, because he’s been solid lately. your numbers just backed up my assumptions.
by bearface on Sep 2, 2009 10:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Or the recent struggles were just part of the normal ebbs and flows of a season.
by mwhite06 on Sep 2, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to blame his struggles on the toe
they pretty much started right when we heard about the toe. So I’m thinking his toe is either healthier or he simply learned how to pitch with the pain without screwing up his mechanics.
by meercatjohn on Sep 2, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garland
I think the Garland’s option is dependent if the Dodgers can trade JP in the off season, not if Wolf comes back or not.
JP has two years and $18.5 million left on his contract, even if the Dodgers trade him and pick up half of JP’s salary(while notching a prospect with a quality of say, Tony Abreu), they’ll save $9 million or so. Which might make it worth it to the Dodgers to pick up the option.
The Dodgers do have back up options with Xavier Paul, and hopefully Jamie Hoffmann.
by Tripon on Sep 2, 2009 11:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Juan Pierre for 2 years at 4.5m per
Is a pretty good deal, I would think there would be takers there who would hopefully give up something of value for his services. That’s why we as Dodger fans should love the accolades JP gets from the media— I believe Dick Stockton or whoever it was with Karros last week said he’d be “a starter on any other team in the Majors”.
by LA Taco on Sep 2, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the big thing is that they basically traded J.P. a back up outfielder, who will get mininal use with the current Dodgers team, to somebody the Dodgers actually need.
Which is a dependable starter.
I’m not the biggest Garland fan, but one year of Garland means that we get rid of two more years of J.P. I’m for it.
by Tripon on Sep 2, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also have to think it gives you
leverage when negotiating with Wolf for next year. He’s had a great season, and combined with his second half last year I think his representation will have a good argument that he’s worth a longer deal and 3rd starter $$$. Having an option on Garland, who’s not the pitcher Wolf turned out to be, gives them an in-house backup plan that’s plain for all to see.
by LA Taco on Sep 2, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JB's recent performance is indeed awesome
and 100 Ks in a season is more than a little incredible for well under 50 IP.
That being said, Ryan Franklin is probably a better closer. I really hope someone else plays the Cards in the NLDS and knocks them out.
by stillnotah8er on Sep 2, 2009 11:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is Franklin a better closer?
FIP: 3.16
x-FIP: 4.29
by Tripon on Sep 2, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
less dingers and walks
only marginally better, of course. i also assume that his very recent improvements aside, JB’s runner-holding skills aren’t the greatest.
by stillnotah8er on Sep 2, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But as Tripon is alluding to, the fewer dingers is likely a result of an abnormally low HR/FB ratio.
Also, FIP factors in dingers and walks. And Broxton’s is better.
And this is Ryan Franklin’s best year in his career for FIP. Last year it was a robust 4.75. His results scream good luck.
by mwhite06 on Sep 2, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
totally agree on the career part
franklin is having a truly odd year.
by stillnotah8er on Sep 2, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And its not as if Franklin's a groundball pitcher
His GB/FB ration is only 1.25
He’s bound to get hit hard by the long ball eventually.
by Tripon on Sep 2, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I sincerely hope
Endre gives the Cards fans the equivalent of our Stairs keepsake with an RF fastball.
by stillnotah8er on Sep 2, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Broxton's only given up 3 home runs this year.
His walk rate is up though, probably due to his little toe.
by Tripon on Sep 2, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
true, and this is awesome
but RF is, again, significantly better. 8 runs vs 20 for JB.
by stillnotah8er on Sep 2, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe his results have been as good (or better). But it’s been very luck driven.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Sep 2, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only thing Ryan Franklin is better than Broxton at is beard length.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
and that could also change
in 2010! I would much rather have JB as my 2010 closer than RF. Just going by this year’s #s.
by stillnotah8er on Sep 2, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But even most of this years numbers favor Broxton
notice all those “1st in” Eric noted above.
by mwhite06 on Sep 2, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True and is it even worth the bandwidth to debate this!? :)
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Sep 2, 2009 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
But it’s fun to see everyone’s perspective in baseball. It’s what makes a chat room a chat room.
by PHAT JULIO on Sep 2, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. And it's hard to beat
Franklin’s beard. I found this picture of him and his brother, also once a pitcher.
The commenter formerly known as "Dashiell".
by underdog on Sep 2, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
JONOTHAN
Is over rated , , Needs to work on different pitches and not relly on his fast ball .
by SARA S on Sep 2, 2009 12:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Or change-up, for that matter. His change is a bit of a risk, but it works wonders at times
by PHAT JULIO on Sep 2, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
The figures above suggest that whatever he is doing, he is doing it well.
by mwhite06 on Sep 2, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JONOTHAN might be overrated...
But Jonathan is the best closer in the National League and pretty much the shit!!!
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by DodgerBlueBalls on Sep 2, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nathan
just gave up four runs in the 9th. I remember once saying that Broxton was not Joe Nathan. I was right, he is better:)
by meercatjohn on Sep 2, 2009 12:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
did you watch the beckham at bat
what an at bat by a 22 year old rookie against one of the best closers in baseball.. wow
by matthewmafa on Sep 2, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No just saw the boxscore
Beckham has been much better then I expected in his first tour. This was a tough loss for the title hopes of the Twins.
by meercatjohn on Sep 2, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
especially seeing as how
los tigres are facing laffey taffy tonight
by stillnotah8er on Sep 2, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure that hurts
The Twins are really in danger of falling out of any postseason hope.
by stillnotah8er on Sep 2, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where is BaronyCamby???
I’m not a fan of those who post negative posts but when things start going well for the player they disappear.
I’m been hoping to write about the turnarounds of Martin/Furcal/Loney. Still waiting, still hopeful.
by meercatjohn on Sep 2, 2009 12:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought about titling this post “Jonthan Broxton is Our Guy” just for him, but decided against it.
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm unnaturally happy
that Haeger seems to have made the cut with the 60 day move of TravisS. I still hate losing Abreu.
by meercatjohn on Sep 2, 2009 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Garate is no longer a Dodger
http://www.truebluela.com/2009/9/2/1012701/victor-garate-sent-to-washington
by Eric Stephen on Sep 2, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
baronycamby needs to read this
and still try to deny the facts….and not just show up when he has a bad outing
brox has been so good this year despite some trouble with his toe
ESPNs even considering him as a possible candidate for NL Cy Young:
http://espn.go.com/mlb/features/cyyoung
by shaqfor3 on Sep 2, 2009 3:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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