After giving up six runs in the first two innings of a shortened start Tuesday evening, Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta is an interesting case – tough to figure out whether he has “it” or he doesn’t, whether he belongs in a big league rotation or he’ll forever be a minor league pitcher. He’s inconsistent to say the least and it’s not even game by game or even inning by inning. More often it’s at bat to at bat.
Is there something there? Can Pivetta be a competent starter in the Major Leagues?
Pivetta is only 24 and that’s relatively young for a rookie pitcher.