The Good Phight · Nov 23, 2021
2021 report card: Spencer Howard
Starter.
Reliever.
Starter.
Bulk guy.
Traded.
A few years ago, the team chose Spencer Howard over Sixto Sanchez to keep in a deal to get done for J.T. Realmuto. If it is possible for a team to let down a player in the midst of his development, Spencer Howard is it.
2021 stats
(w/ Phillies): 28 1⁄3 IP, 1.02 WHIP, 24.4 K%, 13.4 BB%, 0.6 HR/9, 1.48 WHIP, 5.72 ERA (4.02 FIP), 0.4 fWAR
The good
The first time Howard had to face the opposition, he was outstanding. Once he had to exert himself beyond the third inning, he became a totally different pitcher. So, if his new team is going to consider changing his role from starter to something else, now is the time.
The bad