With one month in the books, I was looking over May splits to highlight some individuals, and something stood out. After the lost season, it’s clear the Rays are exercising caution with their pitchers. Of the 72 pitchers who have appeared in the minors this season, only Drew Strotman has averaged over five innings per appearance.
John Doxakis was probably the organization’s pitcher of the month. He had a 33:3 K:BB ratio in 22 innings and was only charged with two runs. As a college pitcher selected early in the draft, he’s probably ready to move up to High A.