Sam Hentges needs to stop the slide

Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images Sam Hentges is not something Cleveland fans are used to thus far in his young career.

From the jump, he’s this big pile of raw materials — huge fastball, hammer of a curve — but without the polish and refinement that is so unlike the typical Cleveland rookie pitcher. Add to that, he’s left-handed and getting chances to start, something we haven’t seen since maybe T.J. House, but with a ton more arm talent.

These things are cool because they’re different, and tools that can add to make a good pitcher. What’s also different is that Sam Hentges is just really bad. For a team that’s cranked starting pitching out like Alabama makes running backs over the last…