Rowland's Office · Jul 3, 2015
Open thread, 7/3, #Braves vs. the ghost of 2014
On this date a year ago the Braves were in first place, completing a sweep of the Mets, their 7th win in a row. Julio allowed just four hits and one run, lowering his ERA to 2.29.
His ERA at Turner Field this year is 2.35. JT has allowed just 27 hits in 46 home innings, striking out 40, walking 10. In other words, he’s been an ace.
On the road, he’s been Mark Redman: 7.40 ERA, 1.932 WHIP, 34 K’s and 21 walks in 48-2/3 innings. Julio has always been better at home, but each year the disparity has grown. You’re not surprised when a Tom Koehler puts up such splits. But a pitcher with Juley’s stuff shouldn’t be struggling so much on the road.