Ross Ohlendorf
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: lbs
- Born: Aug 8, 1982
- Debut: September 11, 2007
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176.2 | 11 | 0 | 109 | 3.92 |
Newsbreakers
October 24, 2009
Baseball writer John Perrotto is reporting on Twitter that Pirates pitcher Ross Ohlendorf finished the season two days short of earning his Super-2 arbitration status. Ohlendorf has is at two years and 139 days of service, and the Super-2 cutoff was at two years and 141 days.
Our View:
Tough break for Ohlendorf, as he will now have to wait another full season befor becoming arbitration eligible. It has to be disappointing to miss the cutoff by two days, but he will be able to make it for one more season.
September 20, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf has been shut-down for the season by the Pirates, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Our View:
The team is trying to preserve his 27-year-old arm. In 176.2 innings this season, he went 11-10 with a team-low (for starters) 3.92 ERA.
September 19, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf was in a pitcher's duel on Saturday and did not come out on top as the Pirates fell to the Padres 2-1. Ohlendorf went seven innings and allowed one run on five hits while walking one and striking out five.
Our View:
Ohledorf has had a very nice season for the Pirates, going 11-10 with a 3.92 ERA. He isn't likely to make many more starts this season, but he will be worth taking in next year's draft.
September 12, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf wasn't good enough to win against the Astros on Saturday, allowing four runs in six innings, as Pittsburgh lost 4-2 in Houston.
Our View:
Ohlendorf is now 11-10 with a 4.03 ERA in 28 starts this season. He could be a decent late round steal in next year's drafts.
September 7, 2009
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates plan to shut down starting pitcher Ross Ohlendorf after two or three more starts. Ohlendorf has already thrown 163.1 innings this season, and the team doesn't want to stretch him out more than 182.2 he threw in 2006.
Our View:
Ohlendorf has quietly had a very good season for the Pirates, and he has been their best pitcher as of late. His ERA is under 4.00 at 3.97, and would be worth a fantasy look if you need a guy for one or two starts. Keep in mind that he won't be finishing out the season.
September 5, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf only allowed one run (not earned) on four hits over eight innings in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Cardinals at PNC Park. He had one walk and racked up 11 strikeouts.
Our View:
Ohlendorf had a great outing, and it is a shame he was forced to take a no-decision due to poor run support from his teammates. He is pitching very well as of late, as he allowed two or less earned runs in seven of his last nine starts.
August 25, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf went 6.1 innings on Tuesday and allowed two runs on five hits while walking three and striking out six. He did not factor into the decision in the Pirates' 6-4 win over the Phillies.
Our View:
Ohlendorf was impressive tonight, and that makes two very good starts in a row. His ERA has dropped to 4.10 on the season, and his hot streak as of late has pushed his fantasy value up significantly. He still plays for the Pirates, so wins may not come in bunches, but fantasy owners can benefit if he keeps pitching like this.
August 18, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf pitched a gem on Tuesday. He held a powerful Brewers' lineup to just one run on five hits and a pair of walks over seven innings. The Pirates prevailed 5-2 and Ross was rewarded with his 11th win.
Our View:
Ohlendorf lowered his ERA to 4.15 with Tuesday's outing and has now notched five consecutive quality starts. He's worth a look, especially in NL-only formats, right now while he's hot.
August 16, 2009
According to MLB.com, Ross Ohlendorf will start for the Pirates on Tuesday after having his turn on the mound rained out Sunday.
Our View:
Paul Maholm gets an extra day of rest and will go on Wednesday. Kevin Hart, as scheduled, will pitch Monday.
August 11, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf picked up his tenth win on Tuesday night, allowing three runs in six innings, as the Pirates won 7-3 in Denver.
Our View:
Ohlendorf's 4.30 ERA and 1.32 WHIP - and propensity to win - makes him a great spot-starter in all formats.
August 5, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf took a no-decision on Wednesday, walking five batters and allowing one run in six innings, as the Pirates lost to Arizona 4-3 at home.
Our View:
Ohlendorf has been Mr. Invisible this season, taking many no-decisions and never getting too roughed up or pitching too well. With his 4.29 ERA and 1.32 WHIP, he's a classic spot-starter
July 31, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf allowed two earned runs on six hits over 6.1 innings in Friday's 5-4 win over the Nationals at PNC Park. He had two walks and four strikeouts.
Our View:
Ohlendorf claimed a victory, and now has a winning record at 9-8. He has allowed two earned runs in each of his last three starts, and is worth employing in NL-only leagues for his next trip to the hill.
July 25, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf held the Diamondbacks to just two runs on six hits and two walks over eight innings on Saturday, but was still handed his eighth loss as the Pirates were blanked 7-0.
Our View:
Ohlendorf doesn't rack up a lot of Ks, or blow anyone away with his stuff, but he's been effective in his last three outing this season where he only allowed seven total runs. His eight wins are a nice boost for fantasy owners as well.
July 20, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf only allowed two earned runs on seven hits over five innings in Monday's 8-5 win over the Brewers at PNC Park. He had two walks and two strikeouts.
Our View:
Ohlendorf pitched well tonight, and now has a winning record at 8-7. Consider him for NL-only leagues in his next battle from the bump.
July 11, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf issued three earned runs on five hits over 5.2 innings in Saturday's 8-7 loss at Philadelphia. He had four walks and five strikeouts.
Our View:
Ohlendorf takes a no-decision, and remains at 7-7 for the season. He should only be considered for NL-only leagues for his next trip to the mound.
July 5, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf was hit with the loss on Sunday as the Pirates fell to the Marlins 5-0. Ohlendorf went five innings and allowed five runs on nine hits while walking one and striking out three. He is now 7-7 on the year.
Our View:
Ohlendorf was not good today, but overall he has been decent this season. He should probably be owned in NL-only leagues, but he is a pretty iffy mixed league option.
June 30, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf only surrendered four hits over seven scoreless innings in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Cubs at PNC Park. He had no walks and fired eight strikeouts.
Our View:
This was a great outing for Ohlendorf, and he now has a winning record at 7-6. He has allowed two or less earned runs in three of his last four starts, and is worth employing in fantasy lineups for his next trip to the hill.
June 25, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf continued his on-again, off-again pattern of good starts/bad starts on Thursday, pitching seven effective innings of two-run ball as the Pirates beat the Indians 3-2.
Our View:
His inconsistent nature makes him a bad option for both owning and spot starting. You could try to figure out when he will be on, but it is likely not worth the effort.
June 19, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf was lit up for six earned runs on nine hits over five innings in Friday's 7-3 loss at Colorado. He issued no walks with three strikeouts, and was tagged for two homers.
Our View:
Ohlendorf falls to 6-6 for the season, with four of his losses coming on the road. He has been erratic this season, and should only be considered for NL-only leagues for his next start.
June 14, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf picked up his sixth win of the season on Sunday as the Pirates beat the Tigers 6-3. Ohlendorf went six innings and allowed one run on two hits while walking two and striking out two.
Our View:
Ohlendorf has been very inconsistent this season, but when he is good he really gets the job done. He was good today, and when he is on he can put together a performance like today. NL-only managers should give him a look, but he is probably not worth it in mixed leagues unless it is a very deep league.
June 4, 2009
Pirates starter Ross Ohlendorf was ineffective on Thursday against the Mets, surrendering nine hits and five earned runs in 4.1 innings of work. The Pirates, however, still won the game 11-6.
Our View:
After a solid start to the season, Ohlendorf has become increasingly erratic, routinely giving up four earned runs or more. There are worse spot starting options out there, just be aware that he could sink your weekly WHIP and ERA in only a few innings of work if he is not sharp that particular day.
May 23, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf was tagged with a loss despite a solid outing against the White Sox on Saturday. He gave up three earned runs (four total) off six hits and two walks while striking out four.
Our View:
Ohlendorf has been mostly effective this season, though his career track record should limit your expectations. Still, he's proved thus far that he could be a decent spot starter throughout the season.
May 18, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf wasn't great on Monday, but he was good enough to pick up the win as the Pirates beat the Nationals 12-7. Ohlendorf went five innings and allowed five runs on six hits while walking three and striking out one.
Our View:
Sometimes you pitch well and don't get the run support, and sometimes you pitch poorly and your team comes through for you. The latter was true for Ohlendorf tonight. He is now 5-3 on the year, and he has shown flashes of being a pretty good pitcher. He is a decent NL-only option at this point.
May 13, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf picked up his fourth win of the season on Wednesday as the Pirates beat the Cardinals 5-2. Ohlendorf went six innings and allowed one run on two hits while striking out five.
Our View:
Ohlendorf got hammered by the Cards in his last start, but he more than redeemed himself tonight. He has been very good lately minus that one start, and he should be owned in fantasy leagues.
May 8, 2009
Skipper John Russell commented on Ross Ohlendorf after pitching his worst outing of the season in Thursday's loss to the Cardinals, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Russell said, "To this point, Ross has thrown the ball very well for us. You have to remember, he is still relatively young [26], as far as a starting pitcher. He is going to have moments like that throughout the season. Hopefully, we can minimize that."
Our View:
Ohlendorf's next start will be Wednesday versus the Cardinals again. He is already 0-2 against St. Louis, but holds a solid 1.19 WHIP for the season and should remain employed in fantasy lineups. Thursday's loss snapped a three-game winning streak for him.
May 7, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf was rocked for five earned runs on seven hits over six innings in Thursday's 5-2 loss at St. Louis. He fired five strikeouts with one walk.
Our View:
This marks his worst outing of the season, and snaps a personal three-game winning streak.
May 2, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf allowed three earned runs on six hits over six innings in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Reds at PNC Park. He had two walks and two strikeouts.
Our View:
It was not a great outing, but Ohlendorf's teammates provided enough offensive support for him to claim his third straight win.
April 26, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf and the Pirates continue to surprise people this season. He had another solid outing on Sunday, allowing just three runs on five hits and three walks in seven innings in an 8-3 win over the Padres.
Our View:
Ohlendorf is 2-2 with a 3.24 ERA in four starts and looks like a completely different pitcher than the one we saw in 2008. He doesn't strike many people out, but has displayed excellent command. His three walks today was uncharacteristic of his season so far as he only had three total in all his other starts combined.
April 20, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf was lights out in a win against the Marlins on Monday, shutting them out over seven innings off a mere two hits and one walk while striking out five.
Our View:
While we don't want to take anything away from Ohlendorf's phenomenal performance, it'd probably be best not to rush to the waiver wires to pick him up unless you're in an NL-only or very deep mixed league; he was still just average in his first two starts and posted an ERA on the wrong side of 6.00 in 62.2 innings last season.
April 9, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf allowed two earned runs on seven hits over six innings in Thursday's 2-1 loss at St. Louis, with one walk and one strikeout.
Our View:
It wasn't a bad season debut for Ohlendorf, but he was handed a loss as opposing hurler Chris Carpenter silenced the Pirates' bats. The team only mustered one hit in the game.
April 4, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf had a rough outing in his final start of the spring as the Pirates fell to the Twins 7-6 on Saturday. The starter allowed eight hits and five earned runs while failing to record a strikeout.
Our View:
Ohlendorf has not been able to develop the consistency and durability you would like to see out of a starter. He has shown a lot of promise at times, but he still seems to be a ways away before becoming a fantasy contributor.
March 30, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf only allowed one earned run on three hits over 5.1 innings in Monday's 3-2 win over the Reds, with two walks and three strikeouts.
Our View:
Ohlendorf has locked up a spot in the Pirates' rotation as the fourth starter, and is worth consideration as a flier for NL-only leagues.
March 29, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf has won a spot in the Pirates' rotation, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Our View:
He earned the spot with a 0.59 ERA over four spring outings, with 10 strikeouts and no walks over 15.1 innings. He joins Paul Maholm, Zach Duke and Ian Snell in the rotation, with Jeff Karstens and Virgil Vasquez still fighting for the fifth spot. Ohlendorf is worth consideration as a flier for NL-only leagues, namely going by his solid spring.
March 24, 2009
Pitcher Ross Ohlendorf tossed six scoreless innings against the Braves on Tuesday. He allowed five hits, walked none, and struck out three. Ohlendorf owns a 0.59 ERA through 15.1 innings this spring.
Our View:
Ohlendorf had a rough 2008, but the 26-year-old right-hander has decent stuff and could be a decent late-round flyer in NL-only leagues. Of course, his upside is limited as a member of the Pirates.
March 19, 2009
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette states that Ross Ohlendorf "has all but won the fourth spot in the rotation."
Our View:
If he does earn a spot in the rotation, he would only be worth a look for NL-only leagues. He is a former reliever and it remains to be seen if he can hold up as a starter.
March 14, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf no-hit the Yankees for four innings in Saturday's 13-10 loss. He struck out two and walked none in the outing.
Our View:
Ohlendorf has now tossed 9.1 innings and allowed just one earned run, six hits and no walks. He boasts a nice sinker and slider and at this point, he seems to be a strong candidate to make the opening day rotation. He worked as both a starter and reliever last season, and it appeared to have worn him out by September.
March 8, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf allowed an earned run on six hits in three and a third innings Sunday in a win over Houston.
Our View:
If Ohlendorf hopes to nail down a spot in the Pittsburgh rotation, he must improve upon his 1.58:1 strikeout to walk ratio from 2008.
March 3, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf was able to earn the win against Team Netherlands despite a mediocre performance on Tuesday, giving up a run off four hits in two innings of work.
Our View:
Ohlendorf looked great against Boston last week and will need more outings like that as opposed to Tuesday's if he wishes to hold onto the spot at the back of Pittsburgh's rotation that would currently be his if the season started today.
February 13, 2009
Ross Ohlendorf will be competing with Jeff Karstens and Tom Gorzelanny for the bottom two spots in the Pirates' rotation, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Paul Maholm is locked in as the staff ace, and Ian Snell and Zach Duke are believed to be set in the next two slots.
Our View:
Ohlendorf held a poor 1.87 WHIP over 62.2 innings in 2008, and needs to work on his pitching mechanics, but is expected to claim one of the rotation spots, potentially making the 26-year-old righty worth a look in deeper NL-only leagues. Gorzelanny has garnered praise in the off-season and should be a good bet for a spot as well.
January 25, 2009
The Pirates are working with Ross Ohlendorf to adjust his pitching mechanics, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He is being trained to pitch less upright, in a bid to provide a more consistent release point.
Our View:
He held a poor 1.87 WHIP and 6.46 ERA over 62.2 innings last season, but is expected to be a key member of the Pirates' rotation for 2009. The 26-year-old righty is worth a look in deeper NL-only leagues.
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