Beau Brieske has made four big-league starts and is still searching for his first victory.
But his 0-2 record doesn't tell an accurate story of the Detroit Tigers' young right-hander, who has looked ready for the majors in each of his four outings.
Brieske has a 3.86 ERA and 1.190 WHIP over 21 innings. He has lasted at least five innings every time and has yet to give up more than three runs.
"I will take him five or six innings every time," Hinch said before his most recent start. "I like the way his games have gone despite the (early) damage.