Kelvim in Action

Courtesy of Bill Plunkett at the Orange County Register, the sight of Kelvim Escobar in action on the mound... something most of us wondered if we'd ever see again.

almost 3 years ago Rev Halofan 9 comments 0 recs |

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That's a good shot.

What a boost it would be to have Escy on the mound in April.

by ReggieBullits on Mar 24, 2009 3:05 AM PDT reply actions

he looks right at home in those red jerseys

Kotch would've had that.

by howiestheman on Mar 24, 2009 10:40 AM PDT reply actions

Got to love that

Play Wood already. Willits sucks.

by hauldog on Mar 24, 2009 10:42 AM PDT reply actions

Man, gotta love that.

Is this from some scrimmage? I read he would be pitching on Sunday but he wasnt in the box scores.

by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Mar 24, 2009 10:49 AM PDT reply actions

he pitched in a minor league game

against Cubs minor leaguers. It was at the Tempe facility still, just at one of the lower fields. He said something about all the minor leaguers coming to watch him, and how he was pumped to be in front of a crowd again.

He went 1.1 innings i thinks with 36 pitches thrown. Topping out at 96 mph. Averaging low to mid 90s. No discomfort. Felt great after.

He also threw a bullpen session so had about 75 pitches on the day. All of them good ones apparently. He wants to increase pitch counts by 10 pitches per start and is looking at a MID MAY RETURN.

He’s gonna throw every three days I believe.

by TheAngelsAngels on Mar 24, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions

check it

MID APRIL. that’s what I meant.

by TheAngelsAngels on Mar 24, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions

sweet.........

oh hecka sweet……

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by norcaliangelsfan on Mar 24, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions

wait 36 pitches in 1.1 inning?

I assume he didnt have too great of an outing, then?

Which is fine…baby steps and all.

by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Mar 24, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions

right

he walked at least one. gave up a double. i think another hit too. maybe a run (its tough because people do not really keep track in minor league spring training games).

his performance was far from the priority however. he needed to make sure he has no pain. after the game he said, “After this, I am not going to worry about the pain anymore. I am not going to worry about re injuring it now. I am going to worry about mechanics and getting better.” or something along those lines which is GREAT.

by TheAngelsAngels on Mar 24, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions