Phillies 2016 Rotation: An Early Prediction
Sep 25, 2015; Washington, DC, USA;
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Eickhoff (48) throws to the Washington Nationals during the during the second inning inning at Nationals Park.
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JERAD EICKHOFF – LOCK
25-year-old righthander Jerad Eickhoff came over from the Texas Rangers organization along with Nick Williams, Jorge Alfaro, Jake Thompson, Alec Asher and Matt Harrison in the big trade for Cole Hamels and Jake Diekman in July.
Eickhoff was the first of that bunch to make his big league debut for the Phillies. While he seemed like a throw-in in the deal for Hamels, Eickhoff was quick to make a name for himself on the mound.
Eickhoff spun a gem against the Miami Marlins in his first start with the Phils on August 21st, scattering five hits over six scoreless innings, striking out five and walking just one batter. Eickhoff went seven innings in each of his last four starts, and struck out ten batters in each of his last two starts. The Indiana native produced a Quality Start in seven of his eight outings.
Eickhoff possesses the stuff to be a mainstay in the Phillies rotation for quite some time. He should be in the starting rotation next April barring an injury.
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