Reckling tosses another gem for Arkansas

His line for the game is 7 IP, 0 runs, 2 hits, and 7 K/1 BB. Sadly, the Trav's bullpen melted down in the ninth, wasting his effort.

After three starts, Trevor's AA ERA is 0.95 and his BA against is .138. The only blemish in his first two weeks of AA is the 9 walks over 19 IP, but that's easily explained away as adjustment to more advanced hitters.

His 20th birthday, by the way, is two weeks from today.

almost 3 years ago rghan 9 comments 0 recs |

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hopefully someone can answer this question

i know we have a lot of starting pitching depth and so on, so when does this guy go up to AAA. Do they keep him in AA all season and let him just pound the hitters and move him next year? or do they bring him up to AAA and let him find his way a little bit or see if he is the real deal?

also, with all of the bullpen problems in the organization, do they make him a reliever?

how does this whole process work?

by kingfish on May 8, 2009 7:18 AM PDT reply actions

that would be extremely aggressive

he started this season in high A and just got promoted to AA a week or two ago. To finish in AAA would indicate he’s really, really special

RIP Nick Adenhart

by ihearhowie2.0 on May 8, 2009 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions

All based on context.

Reckling’s not yet 20, so the Halos aren’t likely to rush him further. Last year he had a tough time towards the end of the season, so I imagine they’ll want to see how he holds up in the second half before jumping him again. At one point last year Reckling threw 28 innings without giving up a run; he also had some rough months. It’s a long season.

by rghan on May 10, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Kevin Goldstein at Baseball Prospectus

mentions Reckling in his daily minor league update. . .

Moved up, but still not challenged

Trevor Reckling, LHP, Angels (Double-A Arkansas)

Thursday’s stats: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 K

Rocketing up team’s follow lists, you might not have heard of Reckling, but we’re talking about a 19 year-old left-hander who is dominating at Double-A, limiting batters to just nine hits in 19 innings over three starts after a nearly equally impressive three start run in the California League. His average velocity fastball plays up on movement and location, but it’s his secondary stuff that really separates him, as both his curve and changeup are plus offerings. Throw in an athletic, projectable frame, and he could be a household name by the end of the year.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8849

by G Abbes on May 8, 2009 9:08 AM PDT reply actions

rocketing up teams follow lists

he aint goin ANYWHERE

depending on what happens with lackey, our 2011 rotation is setting up to look pretttty deep:

Lackey Santana Weaver/Saunders Reckling Walden

Santana Weaver Saunders Reckling Walden

RIP Nick Adenhart

by ihearhowie2.0 on May 8, 2009 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Another prospect I can't wait for!

Just as with all fun that will go into having a stud named Conger, I can envision a fan section out above the bullpen that calls itself “The Reckling Crew”.

by Stirrups on May 8, 2009 11:14 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Here are some comments at the travelerocity website

by some fans who have observed Reckling firsthand . . .

When he was in Cedar Rapids he had a killer curve and solid change with a fastball (sat about 89-91) he could spot pretty much anywhere when he was on. Sometimes he would lose feel for his curve and that would lead to some struggles.

He’s still a kid and that means he’ll keep getting better.

Posted by: Mr. Shucks | May 09, 2009 at 01:14 AM

he’s still using both to great effect here. FB sitting about 89 on the stadium gun, sometimes he reaches back and unleashes a 93. Change is coming in about 81. I’m not sure of the speed on his curve but it drops off the table. Both pitches are eating the AA hitters up

Posted by: Mars | May 09, 2009 at 08:03 AM

http://travelerocity.blogs.com/travelerocity/2009/05/the-sun-does-shine-at-dickeystephens-park.html#comments

by G Abbes on May 9, 2009 1:15 PM PDT reply actions