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Robert Mosebach: Angels Best Prospect Performance #8

8) Robert Mosebach, 24 - RH RP, AA and AAA

4 wins, 2 losses. 66.2 IP, 1.49 ERA, 47 K/27 BB. +24 runs saved

Who knew Mosebach's first season in the 'pen was that good? He split time between two minor league levels and the major league club, obscuring the sum value of his contributions over the season, but he was the best performing reliever the Halos' system has seen Douglas Brandt in 2007 (who had the advantage of making a number of starts). A 60% groundball rate allowed him to shut down AA hitters despite the lack of K's. He regressed slightly against AAA opposition, but that means he was "just" a well-above-average reliever for Salt Lake. His major league debut wasn't pretty, but he's certainly not alone in that. I don't think he makes the Halos' pen out of spring training next year, and the lack of K's limits his upside, but Mosebach has the makings of a pretty good reliever. 

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In two years, he sets up for Jepsen

Shields will be gone, Fuentes will be gone. Maybe Arrendondo gets his mojo back, maybe not.

"He's not a Rhodes Scholar to begin with''~Theo Epstein, talking about Papelbon

by George Kaplan on Nov 6, 2009 1:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Bootcheck will be back.

"Figgins' OBP is still over 40!" -Steve Physioc

by Figgi4life on Nov 6, 2009 4:52 PM PST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Haha

Yeah because he’s saved SO many games before…

by TheAntiSox on Nov 6, 2009 5:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Funny story about Mosebach...

I went to a game last year when Jepsen, the pre-slider Jepsen, was pitching for the Bees. After a solid inning of relief, Jepsen came in for his second inning and gave up five runs and two homeruns. I was so angry I had to heckle Jepsen when coming off the field. I yelled something to the effect of “start looking for apartments in Salt Lake buddy…

To stop he damage, they brought in Mosenbach. Who proceeded to pitch an 1 1/3 of an inning, striking out 3 out of the four batters he faced. As Mosenbach walked off, I yelled “Hey Mosenbach, tell Jepsen how to do that!” He looked up at me and kinda shrugged before stepping down into the dugout.

I find this story somewhat amusing seeing how months later Mosenbach was enjoying a vacation while Jepsen was pitching in the ALCS.

Anyways, I hope to see more of this guy. Very impressive.

Do it for Nick '09

by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Nov 7, 2009 10:33 AM PST reply actions   0 recs


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