Dodgers ‘Betting and Banking’ on Tyler Glasnow This Season Says Former MLB GM
Tyler Glasnow took the mound on Saturday, giving the Dodgers their first in-game situation look at what their potential ace has in store for them this season.
Ironically, he is being called an ace when he has only thrown 100-plus innings twice since making his major league debut in 2016.
Former New York Mets general manager Steve Phillips discussed Glasnow on MLB Network and acknowledged Glasnow’s ace status, but he wants to see him at the top of his game down the stretch.
“But I want to see him in August pitching. I want to see him in September pitching. Right, 120 innings is the most he’s ever thrown and he threw it last year. They’re betting and banking on him to be an ace and take the ball.”
Glasnow has made quite the impression on his teammates and coaching staff through his first couple of live batting practice sessions.
“He’s very physical. He’s a big guy. You know, in watching him throw, there’s a lot of thoughtfulness in every throw. He’s a feel guy. He’s a cerebral guy. He thinks through things, which I like. And then when he makes his throw, there’s a lot of conviction and his ball has a lot of carry in the strike zone.”
Dave Roberts via Associated Press
The 30-year-old signed a $136.5 million, five-year contract as part of the trade that brought him back to his hometown team.
He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth round of the 2011 draft and was traded to Tampa Bay in 2018 for Chris Archer.
Despite his entire career being spent in two smaller markets, he is ready to embrace the spotlight and live out his boyhood dream.
“It’s cool. It’s very surreal. I think it’s still not even fully kicked in. I think, as time goes on, I’ll be able to be like, ‘Wow, this is crazy.’ … Just being in the clubhouse and meeting everyone and seeing L.A. on all the uniforms is an awesome feeling.”
Tyler Glasnow via Associated Press
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