One week ago, all the fantasy talk was on Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher, Max Scherzer. And for many, the talk is still surrounding him after his first appearance where he threw 4.1 innings and struck out 7 and allowing zero men on base! His first Major League start is tonight and many fantasy owners will be watching to see if he's all he's hyped up to be.
If you're a fantasy owner that missed out on Scherzer because of a lower waiver priority, like myself, it's time to turn the page and read about the Kershaw Kraze. I'm sure most of you know who this Clayton Kershaw guy is, but let's take a look at why this guy should be your new pitcher.
Clayton Kershaw, of the Jacksonville Suns, AA affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been nothing less than outstanding in the Southern League. He has had six starts this year. Let's start by looking at his worst one. On April 10, he threw five innings and gave up two earned runs. While he was doing that, he also struck out 8 guys!
Other than that start, he has not given up more than one run in any of his five other starts, including his most recent 3 starts, in which he didn't give up an earned run and struck out 18 guys in 18.1 innings. He also only gave up 10 hits and 5 walks in that period. Currently, he stands with a 0-3 record, 1.11 ERA, and 36 strikeouts in 32.1 innings.
This season is not a fluke either. Last season, he had an 8-7 record, 2.95 ERA, and 163 strikeouts in 122 innings!
So, if you missed out on "Mad" Max Mania, it's time to dance to the Kershaw Kraze.
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