Aaron Laffey Cle-SP
Posted on April 6th, 2008 by dchase
Aaron Laffey is currently in AAA, and #6 on the Indians SP Depth Chart. I’d only recommend stashing him in the deepest of leagues, but he’s another name worth keeping an eye on. He won’t strike many batters out, (6.21 MiLB career K/9) but he’s somebody who will induce ground balls at elite levels (60+ %) and pitch deep into games with a good ERA.
PECOTA projects a 4.55 ERA, with 100 IP this season, and an impressive 59% improve rate. For comparison, Homer Bailey is projected for 100 IP with a 5.40 ERA, and a 49% improve rate.
Laffey’s park, and team, should bode well for his ratios, and win totals.
Recommendation: Keep a close eye on him.
I’m wondering where Adam Miller fits into all of this?
Laffey is more major league ready, but isn’t likely to get much better than he is now.
Miller has “ace” upside, but all indication is; he needs another season in AAA.
Actually, all indications are that Miller doesn’t need any more time in the minors, except to confirm that he’s healthy. But for the next few months at least, Laffey might get the first call.
Hi Jay,
Honestly I haven’t followed the situation between the two very closely. I’ll take an Indians’ fans words on the situation over mine any day.
I think the real question here is: What pitcher can provide more fantasy value to your team this season? I think its Laffey.
2008: Laffey
Keeper: Miller
You’re right, I can’t argue with that. With Miller it’s your basic TNSTAAPP flipside thing. If he’s healthy, he’s not really a prospect, because he could be getting major league hitters out already and will only get better at it.