Luke Hochevar
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Born: Sep 15, 1983
- Debut: September 8, 2007
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143.0 | 7 | 0 | 106 | 6.55 |
Newsbreakers
October 4, 2009
Luke Hochevar was victimized by a Twins team that just won't go away. He surrendered seven runs on four hits (three of them home runs) and three walks over just three innings in a 13-4 loss.
Our View:
Hochevar fanned 22 batters in 13 innings in July and then pitched a three-hit shutout on September 18th, so he surely has some ability. Unfortunately, most of his outings have been more like Sunday's effort.
September 28, 2009
Luke Hochevar was roughed up for eight earned runs on 12 hits over six innings in Monday's 8-2 loss at New York. He had two walks with two strikeouts, and gave up two homers.
Our View:
Hochevar was rocked for five or more earned runs in four of his five starts this month. He only earned one win over his last 12 starts as well.
September 23, 2009
Luke Hochevar was roughed up for six earned runs on eight hits over five innings in Wednesday's 9-2 loss to the Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium. He had three walks with five strikeouts.
Our View:
Hochevar fell to 7-11 following his dismal performance from the hill. He has given up five or more earned runs in four of his last five starts.
September 18, 2009
Luke Hochevar only surrendered three hits over nine scoreless innings in Friday's 11-0 win at Chicago. He issued one walk with five strikeouts.
Our View:
Hochevar improved to 7-10 following his gem. He collected his second complete game and his first career shutout. He bounced back from his last start, when he was rocked for five earned runs over five innings at Cleveland.
September 12, 2009
Luke Hochevar was dreadful yet again on Saturday, allowing five runs in just five innings, as Kansas City got blown out 13-6 in Cleveland.
Our View:
The number one overall pick from the 2006 draft has become a bad joke at this point, going 6-10 with a 6.22 ERA in 21 starts in 2009. About to turn age 26, you have to wonder if he's ever going to figure it out.
September 6, 2009
Luke Hochevar was dreadful again on Sunday, surrendering seven runs in just 3.2 innings, as the Royals got rocked 7-2 by the Angels
Our View:
The former number one overall pick appears as far away from figuring it out as ever, and you have to wonder if he's ever going to be a serviceable major league pitcher. In 20 starts this season, he is 6-9 with a 6.10 ERA.
September 1, 2009
Luke Hochevar was rocked for seven runs (six earned) on six hits over 5.1 innings in Monday's 8-5 loss at Oakland. He issued four walks with five strikeouts.
Our View:
This marks another poor performance from Hochevar, and he has been dealt a loss in four of his last five starts.
August 26, 2009
Luke Hochevar gave up four runs (three earned) on eight hits over 6.1 innings in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Indians at Kauffman Stadium. He had two walks and six strikeouts.
Our View:
Hochevar now has a losing record at 6-7, with a 5.52 ERA. He is winless over his five starts in August, but is actually pitching a little bit better right now.
August 15, 2009
Luke Hochevar was lit up for six earned runs on 12 hits over a mere four innings in Saturday's 10-3 loss at Detroit. He had no walks and four strikeouts, and was tagged for two homers.
Our View:
Hochevar is 0-3 over his last four starts, and carries a weak 5.73 ERA for 2009. He allowed four or more earned runs in each outing over that span, and is only worth holding in deeper fantasy leagues right now.
August 9, 2009
Luke Hochevar gave up four earned runs on seven hits over seven innings in Sunday's 6-3 loss to Oakland at Kauffman Stadium. He had three walks and six strikeouts, and surrendered two homers.
Our View:
Hochevar falls to 6-5, and is winless over his last three starts, allowing four or more earned runs in each outing over the span. He is not worth using outside of deeper fantasy leagues.
August 4, 2009
Luke Hochevar was tagged for four earned runs on seven hits over five innings in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Mariners at Kauffman Stadium. He had two walks and fired eight strikeouts.
Our View:
Hochevar was dealt a no-decision in his poor outing, but at least he provided fantasy owners with eight K's. He allowed 11 earned runs over his last two starts, and is only an option for deeper fantasy leagues right now.
July 30, 2009
Luke Hochevar had his worst start in over a month on Thursday, allowing seven earned runs and 11 hits in six rocky innings. The Royals lost 7-3 in Baltimore.
Our View:
Hochevar had been making strides until today's debacle. He still owns a 2-to-1 strikeouts to walks ratio, but gives up a lot of runs, and can't be trusted to own in most mixed formats.
July 25, 2009
Luke Hochevar held a powerful Texas lineup to just two earned runs over seven innings on Saturday. He allowed just five hits, didn't walk a man and fanned an eye-popping 13 batters.
Our View:
Hochevar looks to be figuring something out on the mound. His strikeout totals in his last four starts: 3, 5, 9, 13 respectively. He's also lowered his ERA 50 points in his last two starts, both quality.
July 19, 2009
Luke Hochevar was very good on Sunday, but he did not factor into the decision as the Rays beat the Royals by a score of 4-3. Hochevar went 6.1 innings and allowed two runs on seven hits while not walking a batter and striking out nine.
Our View:
The former number one pick, who has been mostly disappointing in his young career, looked excellent on the hill today. His ERA is still high at 5.09, but a few more starts like this would make him relevant in fantasy circles for the second half. Monitor his performance going forward.
July 9, 2009
Luke Hochevar gave up five earned runs on nine hits over six innings in Thursday's 8-6 win at Boston. He had one walk and fired five strikeouts.
Our View:
It was not a solid outing for Hochevar, but his teammates provided enough offensive support for him to collect his fifth win of the season. He has won in three straight starts, despite allowing nine earned runs over his last two.
July 4, 2009
Luke Hochevar wasn't overly effective on the Fourth of July, allowing nine hits, including two home runs, but still got his second straight win as the Royals beat the White Sox 6-4.
Our View:
Hochevar has turned himself into a fringe fantasy option of late, winning four of his six starts since June 6. He doesn't strike out too many batters, and tends to walk a lot, but is simply finding ways how to win.
June 29, 2009
Luke Hochevar was dominant in Monday's 4-2 win over the Twins at Kauffman Stadium, as he only issued two hits over seven scoreless innings. He had four walks and two strikeouts.
Our View:
It was a great outing for Hochevar despite the four free passes. He evens his record to 3-3, and allowed two or less earned runs in four of his last five starts. He is worth consideration in AL-only leagues for his next turn in the Royals' rotation.
June 24, 2009
Luke Hochevar allowed two earned runs on three hits over seven innings in Wednesday's 4-3 win at Houston. He issued one walk with four strikeouts.
Our View:
The Royals were trailing 2-1 when Hochevar exited, so he is forced to take a no-decision rather than a win for his solid effort. He bounced back well from his last outing when he was rocked for six earned runs over four innings against Arizona.
June 18, 2009
Luke Hochevar was lit up for seven runs (six earned) on nine hits over a mere four innings of work in Thursday's 12-5 loss to the Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium. He had two walks and three strikeouts.
Our View:
He only allowed three earned runs over his previous two starts, and should be able to bounce back following tonight's nightmarish outing.
June 13, 2009
Luke Hochevar was in control in Friday's 4-1 win over Cincinnati at Kauffman Stadium, as he only allowed one earned run on three hits over nine innings. He had one walk and three strikeouts.
Our View:
Hochevar has won back-to-back starts, and allowed two or less earned runs in both outings. He is pitching great so far in June after holding a poor 10.80 ERA over three starts in May. Hochevar is worth consideration for fantasy lineups for his next turn in the rotation.
June 6, 2009
Luke Hochevar was called up to start on Saturday and did not disappoint. He tossed 6.2 strong innings and earned his first win of the season with a four-hit, two-run performance over the Blue Jays.
Our View:
Hochevar has been brutal this season, but threw surprisingly well on Saturday. This is the kind of start fantasy owners can get behind, but he'll have to string a few of these together before making true believers out of anyone. Until that day comes, proceed with caution.
June 4, 2009
As expected, the Royals have recalled starting pitcher Luke Hochevar from Triple-A Omaha to start Saturday against the Blue Jays, according to the Kansas City Star. Hochevar was sent down on May 24 after three starts with Kansas City.
Our View:
The Royals sent Hochevar down because they did not need a fifth starter until this weekend, so he got some work in at Omaha and now he is back with the Royals. After an excellent start in Triple-A this season, Hochevar struggled with the Royals in his three outings. Fantasy owners should stay away unless he puts a few solid starts together. He has the potential, but he needs to translate it at the big league level.
May 24, 2009
The Kansas City Star reports that Luke Hochevar was demoted to Triple-A after his poor start in Saturday, but will likely rejoin the team as early as June 6th.
Our View:
Hochevar has been bad this season and the team needed bullpen help, so the move made sense. With a cluster of off days coming up, the Royals with go with a four-man rotation until June 6th. Then Hoechevar would likely get called back up, assuming he's not terrible in his minor league start.
May 23, 2009
Luke Hochevar surrendered four earned runs on seven hits over 6.1 innings in Saturday's 5-0 loss at St. Louis. He issued two walks with only one strikeout.
Our View:
Hochevar is yet to claim a win over three starts, and has allowed 14 earned runs and seven walks over the span. Hochevar is not fit for fantasy-duty right now.
May 17, 2009
Luke Hochevar lasted 3.1 innings in Sunday's 7-4 win over Baltimore. He surrendered three hits, three walks, and three runs, only two of which were earned. The Kansas City Star reports that he is still in line to make his next scheduled start.
Our View:
Hochevar lasted longer than last time, when he allowed eight runs in two innings of work. Through two starts, he has managed to be worse than Sidney Ponson. If he cannot get through four innings in his next outing, he may be back on his way to Triple-A.
May 10, 2009
The Kansas City Star reports that Luke Hochevar has been recalled from Triple-A following the Royals placing Joakim Soria on the DL. Hochevar will take Sidney Ponson's place in the rotation and Ponson will move to the bullpen.
Our View:
Hochevar has been lights out at Triple-A this season. He has a 5-0 record and a 0.90 ERA. He actually got a no decision in his last start despite throwing eight shutout innings. He's worth a gamble in AL-only leagues, and all owners should keep an eye on his early performances. There's a good chance he could permanently replace Ponson in the rotation.
March 31, 2009
Luke Hochevar has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha by the Royals, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Hochevar was believed to be a top candidate to earn a rotation spot, but that was before the club signed Sidney Ponson. Hochevar held a 3.86 ERA and a 1-0 record over 16.1 innings in the Cactus League.
February 14, 2009
Luke Hochevar is competing with Brian Bannister for the fifth spot in the Royals' rotation, according to the Kansas City Star.
Our View:
If Hochevar wins the job, he isn't expected to be a viable source for wins or strikeouts. His WHIP would likely be a liability to fantasy owners as well.
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