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Those of you beating the dont overlook TSU drum, I have a question for you. What percent chance do you give us to beat TSU with Kent starting? What percent chance if Martin, Simonds, Larkins, or Vinson?
I don't know what the odds are but here are some points I would make:
1. Martin has never started a game and has never pitched more than 3 innings this season. Martin is also 2nd to last on the team in BB/9IP which isn't exactly ideal when combined with the fact that TSU is a running team.
2. Simonds has gotten rocked the last month. His last 3 outtings he has given up 10 runs, 13 hits, and 3 walks in 5+ innings. This includes an appearance against last place Tennessee.
3. Larkins has failed to get out of the first inning in 2 starts. In his last 5 outtings he has 4 starts where he didn't last 5 innings and 1 appearance where he gave up as many runs as outs.
4. Vinson is vital to our bullpen and starting him is a terrible idea, no facts necessary for this argument.
I do think that Martin is the guy I would start in our #3 starter spot and he has the stuff to shut down anyone. However, he certainly isn't proven.