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Sam Hentges needs to stop the slide

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.