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The Pitcher: Parker Bridwell
Whether it is because of the East Coast bias or simply because he is new to the scene, I have never heard of Parker Bridwell until I sat down to write this article. However, it is hard to ignore a pitcher when his team has won eight of the nine games in which he has appeared.
The 25-year-old became a full-time starter for Anaheim this season. Since June 25, Bridwell has not thrown less than six innings and has allowed more than two earned runs only one time.
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The righty has four starts at home this season and has been much better on the road. He has allowed 35 hits at home, but only 16 on the road. He has suffered 12 earned runs in Anaheim and five elsewhere. Teams are hitting a robust .313 at Angel Stadium, but .182 against in on the road.
He has never faced any of the Phillies, so Wednesday will be a first-look opportunity. The Phils will have to be aware of his command.
He does not throw hard, but is able to command what was once considered erratic stuff.
The Baltimore Orioles traded Bridwell to Anaheim in April of this season. The O’s were concerned with his control, but he has really improved in that area. He has only walked 13 guys in 54 innings, while striking out 34 hitters.
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He uses his fastball that sits somewhere between 90-94 MPH to set up his changeup. The Phillies will need to be aware of the change since it is his two-strike specialty.