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Rick Porcello

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  • Height: 6-5
  • Weight: 195 lbs
  • Born: Dec 27, 1988

  • Debut: April 9, 2009

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October 6, 2009

Rick Porcello allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits over 5.2 innings in tonight's 6-5 loss at Minnesota. He had two walks and fired eight strikeouts. The game went 12 innings.

Our View:

Porcello pitched very well tonight, and is not to blame in the tough loss that ended Detroit's season. The rookie allowed two or less earned runs in four of his final five starts of 2009.

October 4, 2009

MLB.com reports that rookie hurler Rick Porcello will get the start against the Twins in Tuesday's one game playoff.

Our View:

The rook has never pitched on a stage this big and the Tigers are asking a lot of their young prospect to step up and usher them to the postseason. Not even a week ago the Tigers claimed they were shutting Porcello down for the season. My how things change.

September 29, 2009

After throwing a season-high 111 pitches on Tuesday, Rick Porcello might not make another start this season, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck.

Our View:

The word came straight from the mouth of manager Jim Leyland. Even though Porcello is just 20 years old and figures prominently into the Tigers' future plans, it's hard to imagine the team not starting him this weekend if they are still locked in a dog-fight for the American League central. Don't consider this the final word on the matter.

September 29, 2009

Rick Porcello threw a season high 111 pitches in 6.1 innings of one-run ball on Tuesday, but still came away with a no-decision, as the Tigers dropped the first game of a double-header 3-2 to the Twins in ten innings at home.

Our View:

Porcello failed to pick up his 15th win of the season on Tuesday, but is still a solid 3-1 with a 3.22 ERA in six September starts. Depending on how the rest of this super-critical series with Minnesota plays out, he could make another start this weekend. It would the 30th of the season for the 20-year-old righty.

September 28, 2009

Tonight's AL Central showdown between the Twins and Tigers at Comerica Park has been postponed due to rain, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

The game will be made up Tuesday as part of a doubleheader. Tonight's starting hurlers were going to be Nick Blackburn and Rick Porcello.

September 23, 2009

Rick Porcello only surrendered one earned run on six hits over five innings in Wednesday's 11-3 win at Cleveland. He had three walks with one strikeout.

Our View:

The Tigers' rookie phenom earned his 14th win, and trimmed his ERA to 4.14. He is 3-1 over five starts this month.

September 18, 2009

Rick Porcello gave up three earned runs on eight hits over six innings in Friday's 3-0 loss at Minnesota. He had one walk with one strikeout.

Our View:

Porcello had a decent outing, but was handed his ninth loss of 2009 due to no run support from his teammates. The rookie is 2-1 with a 3.96 ERA over four starts this month.

September 13, 2009

Rick Porcello picked up his 13th win of the season on Sunday as the Tigers beat the Blue Jays 7-2. Porcello went six innings and allowed two runs on four hits while walking two and striking out two.

Our View:

Porcello was outstading today, and he has been very good in nearly every start since the break. He plays on a good team, and he should continue to have the opportunities to pick up wins.

September 8, 2009

Rick Porcello was tagged for four earned runs on seven hits over six innings in Tuesday's 7-5 loss at Kansas City. He had one walk with four strikeouts.

Our View:

Detroit was leading 5-4 when Porcello exited, so he ends the night with a no-decision rather than a loss. Porcello allowed two or less earned runs in six of his previous seven starts heading into tonight, so the rookie should bounce back fine.

September 2, 2009

Rick Porcello only allowed two earned runs on five hits over seven innings in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Indians at Comerica Park. He had no walks with one strikeout.

Our View:

Porcello collected his 12th win of 2009, and allowed two or less earned runs in six of his last seven starts. The rookie has been a key reason why the Tigers lead the AL Central.

August 28, 2009

Rick Porcello earned his 11th win of the season on Friday with 5.2 innings of one-run ball against the Rays. He gave up four hits, walked two and struck out five in the 6-2 win.

Our View:

Porcello has pitched pretty well this season, but has struggled to go deep into games. He has pitched six innings or more just once since June 18th. At this point in the season, with the Tigers pushing towards October, they can ill afford to have their bullpen be over worked.

August 23, 2009

Rick Porcello was roughed up for five earned runs on eight hits over 5.1 innings in Sunday's 9-4 loss at Oakland. He had one walk and one strikeout, and gave up two homers.

Our View:

Porcello was dealt his eighth loss of 2009, but allowed two or less earned runs in each of his previous four starts heading into today's disappointing peformance, and the rookie should remain active in fantasy lineups.

August 18, 2009

Rick Porcello only allowed one earned run on four hits over 5.2 innings in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Mariners at Comerica Park. He had one walk and fired eight strikeouts.

Our View:

The game was tied at 1-1 when Porcello exited, so he was forced to take a no-decision rather than a win for his solid performance. On the positive side, the rookie trimmed his ERA to 4.21 and set a new game-high with eight strikeouts.

August 17, 2009

Rick Porcello has been reinstated after serving his five-game suspension, according to TSN.

Our View:

He is scheduled to make his next start Tuesday against the Mariners. The rookie is 10-7 with a 4.34 ERA.

August 15, 2009

Rick Porcello will make his next start on Tuesday, the first game after his current five-game suspension ends, according to AOL Fanhouse.

Our View:

The suspension is really no big deal for the Tigers, who have been looking to get the young Porcello extra rest down the stretch. Expect him to be sharp on Tuesday, as he was getting back on track in his most recent starts after a rough July (8.79 ERA).

August 12, 2009

According to MLBlogs.com, Tigers starter Rick Porcello has dropped his appeal of the five-game suspension handed down by Major League Baseball for throwing at Victor Martinez and Kevin Youkilis.

Our View:

Looks like the kid just wants to get this whole mess over with. He didn't seem to want much to do with the fight last night when Youk charged the mound anyway. He will begin serving the suspension today and will be able to rejoin the Tigers early next week.

August 12, 2009

Red Sox beat writer Amalie Benjamin is reporting on her Twitter page that Tigers' pitcher Rick Porcello has been fined and suspended for five games by the league after Tuesday's brawl agains the Red Sox. Porcello will appeal the suspension.

Our View:

Porcello hit Kevin Youkilis with a pitch in the second, but he didn't look like he wanted anything to do with the brawl when Youk charged the mound. He will appeal, but he will only have to miss one start when the suspension kicks in. With the Tigers trying to limit his innings, this might not be the worst thing that could have happened to him.

August 6, 2009

Rick Porcello pitched 5.2 strong innings on Thursday as he picked up the win the the Tigers' 9-7 victory over the Orioles. Porcello gave up two runs on four hits while walking three and striking out one in the game.

Our View:

Porcello has turned in decent starts in his last two outings after struggling a bit to start the second half, and it looks like he might be back on track. There are still questions about how much longer the Tigers are going to leave him in the rotation because of pitch-count concerns, but while he is making the starts owners should keep him going.

August 1, 2009

Rick Porcello only issued one earned run on four hits over eight innings in Saturday's 4-3 win at Cleveland. He had one walk and three strikeouts.

Our View:

The game went 12 innings, and Porcello was unfortunately forced to take a no-decision rather than a win for his strong performance. The rookie bounced back well after giving up five earned runs in each of his previous two starts.

July 26, 2009

Rick Porcello was mediocre again on Sunday, allowing five runs for the fourth straight start to fall to 9-7. Detroit lost at home to the White Sox 5-1.

Our View:

Porcello's most recent bad start caused his ERA to balloon to 4.62, the highest it's been since May 5. Expect the Tigers to work it so their young righty gets skipped in the rotation a few times soon to rest his arm and get his mind straight.

July 21, 2009

Rick Porcello gave up five earned runs on nine hits over five innings in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Mariners at Comerica Park. He had one walk and four strikeouts.

Our View:

Porcello did not have a solid outing, but the Tigers provided enough run support for him to collect his ninth win of the season. The rookie trails only Justin Verlander (10) for the team lead in wins as well.

July 12, 2009

The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Tigers' starter Rick Porcello will likely not start again until July 21. Porcello hasn't pitched since last Sunday, as his last start was skipped.

Our View:

The Tigers are being extra careful with their young prodigy, and they want to try to keep his innings down as much as they can. Now is a good time to limit him, because they will need him down the stretch as they fight for a playoff spot. Expect him to be fresh when he returns later this month.

July 6, 2009

Rick Porcello's next turn in the Tigers' rotation will be skipped, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

Skipper Jim Leyland noted that the rookie is not being skipped due to giving up nine earned runs over his last two starts. He will not start against the Indians later this week, but will return to the rotation after the All-Star break.

July 5, 2009

Rick Porcello was rocked for six runs (four earned) on seven hits over four innings in Sunday's 6-2 loss at Minnesota. He had two walks and three strikeouts.

Our View:

Porcello suffered his sixth loss, but still leads the Tigers with eight wins. The rookie should remain active in fantasy lineups following today's tough outing.

June 29, 2009

Rick Porcello was roughed up for five earned runs on nine hits over 4.1 innings in Monday's 7-1 loss at Oakland. He had two walks and no strikeouts.

Our View:

Porcello struggled tonight, but still leads the Tigers with eight wins for the season. He allowed two or less earned runs in each of his previous three starts, and the rookie should bounce back fine.

June 24, 2009

Rick Porcello gave up two earned runs on seven hits over five innings in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Cubs at Comerica Park. He issued four walks with three strikeouts.

Our View:

He was handed a no-decision, hence ending his two-game winning streak. The rookie continues to lead the Tigers with eight wins, and shall remain active in fantasy leagues.

June 18, 2009

Rick Porcello allowed three runs (only one earned) on eight hits over 5.2 innings in Thursday's 6-3 win at St. Louis. He had two walks and three strikeouts.

Our View:

Porcello collected his team-leading eighth win of the season, and has allowed one earned run in each of his last two starts. Keep the rookie active in fantasy leagues for his next trip to the hill.

June 12, 2009

Rick Porcello was in control from the hill in Friday's 3-1 win at Pittsburgh, as he only allowed one earned run on six hits over seven innings. He had one walk and two strikeouts.

Our View:

Porcello claimed his first win over three starts in June, and now co-leads the Tigers (with Justin Verlander) with seven wins. He has only taken one loss over his last eight outings.

June 7, 2009

Rick Porcello allowed four earned runs on five hits over five innings in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Angels at Comerica Park. He issued three walks with two strikeouts.

Our View:

Porcello did not pitch well, and is lucky he ended the day with a no-decision rather than a loss. He had a five-game winning streak this season, but is now winless over his last two outings.

June 2, 2009

Rick Porcello allowed three earned runs on seven hits over 4.1 innings in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to Boston at Comerica Park. He had one walk and two strikeouts.

Our View:

Porcello falls to 6-4, with two of his losses coming at home. He had a five-game winning streak snapped, and should bounce back fine.

May 27, 2009

Rick Porcello continued his winning streak on Wednesday as the Tigers dropped the Royals by a score of 8-3. Porcello went six innings and allowed two runs on four hits while walking one and striking out four.

Our View:

That's five in a row for the Tigers' youngster, and it looks like he is going to be in the rotation for a long time. He is a ground ball machine, and the strikeout totals should improve as the season goes on. He is a solid option in all leagues.

May 22, 2009

Rick Porcello picked up his fifth win of the season on Friday as the Tigers defeated the Rockies 4-3. He allowed six hits, two walks and just one run scored. He is 4-0 with a 1.13 ERA in May.

Our View:

The Tigers still seem reluctant to let the 20-year-old go deep into games. He expended only 86 pitches tonight. He threw 56 strikes and generated 10 groundballs against only four fly balls. Porcello looks like the real deal, but he does not generate very many strikeouts at this point in his career.

May 16, 2009

Rick Porcello was very good for the third straight time on Saturday as he took the win in the Tigers' 9-1 drubbing of the A's. Porcello went six innings and allowed one run on three hits while walking two and striking out five.

Our View:

Porcello is starting to look like a solid option in all leagues with his recent success. There has never been any doubt that he has the stuff, and now he is putting it together. He should be owned in all leagues at this point.

May 10, 2009

Rick Porcello notched his second straight excellent outing on Sunday, going five innings and allowing one run on five hits while walking two and striking out five. He evened his record to 3-3 on the year.

Our View:

Porcello looks to be getting more comfortable at the major league level, and his stuff is good enough to make him a top level fantasy pitcher down the road. For now, he is valuable in all leagues and is worth a pick up if he is a free agent.

May 5, 2009

Rick Porcello was masterful on Tuesday, going seven innings while not allowing a run. He gave up four hits and walked three while striking out three in the Tigers' 9-0 win over this Twins.

Our View:

Porcello lowered his ERA to 4.71 with this outing, and he showed why he is the future of pitching in Detroit. He isn't striking out a huge number of hitters, but his stuff is outstanding and the K's should come as he cotinues to get comfortable at this level. He is moving closer to must-be-owned status in mixed leagues, but right now he is an average option until he puts more of these starts together.

April 24, 2009

Rick Porcello had his worst start of the season on Friday, going six innings while allowing five runs (four earned) on four hits. He walked two and struck out four.

Our View:

Porcello wasn't terrible tonight as he only let up four hits in six innings. Unfortunately, two of those hits were homers. This kid has all kinds of potential, and he is worth a flier in mixed leagues if you are willing to put up with the occasional bad start.

April 19, 2009

Rick Porcello gave up just one run in seven innings as the Tigers beat the Mariners 8-2 on Sunday. The 20-year-old allowed five hits and no walks while striking out three.

Our View:

Porcello is the real deal. He had an unfortunate first outing against the Blue Jays when his defense came up short in big moments, but things broke his way today. He was efficient in using only 86 pitches through seven innings.

April 14, 2009

Due to Tuesday's rainout, starter Rick Porcello will be bumped back in the rotation in favor of Armando Galarraga for Wednesday's game, reports the Detroit Free Press.

Our View:

Porcello was scheduled to make his home debut Tuesday, but the rain made sure that didn't happen. Porcello is instead scheduled to pitch this weekend.

April 9, 2009

Rick Porcello struggled in his first start, as he allowed four earned runs on eight hits over five innings in Thursday's 6-2 loss to Toronto at the Rogers Centre, with one walk and four strikeouts.

Our View:

He gave up two homers in a pitcher-friendly park, and this is not encouraging as he will be playing his home games at hitter-friendly Comerica Park, which ranked fourth in the league in home runs allowed in 2008.

April 1, 2009

Tigers' GM Dave Dombrowski said on Wednesday that Rick Porcello has earned one of the final spots in the rotation, according to MLive.com.

Our View:

There are not many prospects in the game regarded as highly as the 20-year-old right hander. In 13.2 innings this spring, he has posted a 2.63 ERA while striking out seven and walking five. He is certainly worth noting in AL-only formats, and should be considered in the latter rounds of mixed leagues as well.

April 1, 2009

Rick Porcello took a line drive off the shoulder in Tuesday's outing against the Nationals, according to the Detroit Free Press. He stayed in the game for another inning, and then continued to throw in the bullpen after being removed.

Our View:

Porcello looked very good on the day and he is being considered for a spot in the Tigers' opening day rotation. There are two spots open with Zach Miner and Nate Robertson also in the competition. He is considered by many scouts to be a step ahead of the more-heralded Tommy Hanson, and he could make a major impact on the 2009 season if he makes the team.

March 31, 2009

Rick Porcello had a fine outing on Tuesday tossing five innings without allowing an earned run. He gave up just two hits and a walk and struck out two.

Our View:

Porcello has had a solid spring thus far and it looks like the highly regarded prospect will earn a spot in the Tigers' rotation due to Nate Robertson's struggles. He's worth a late look on draft day.

March 26, 2009

Rick Porcello didn't last long in his start on Thursday. He allowed three hits, three walks and one run in just 2.1 innings.

Our View:

He still has a shot at cracking the Tigers rotation, but if he struggles at the onset of the season he'll likely get demoted quickly.

March 20, 2009

Rick Porcello has been cleared to start Saturday, according to the Detroit News. Porcello was able to throw on the side yesterday without causing the cut under the nail of his right index finger to bleed.

Our View:

The 20-year-old is yet to be ruled out of the race for a rotation spot. As of now, the top pitching prospect is worth a look as a flier for AL-only leagues.

March 10, 2009

Rick Porcello had a nice outing for the Tigers on Monday as he threw three scoreless innings while allowing five hits. He didn't walk anyone and struck out one batter.

Our View:

Porcello is trying to earn a roster spot and could potentially make Detroit's rotation. With an appearance like this, it's hard to rule him out of anything right now.

February 11, 2009

Tigers phenom Rick Porcello has an outside chance to win the fifth starters' job with the team out of spring training, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Our View:

The chances of this happening are not very high, so fantasy owners shouldn't go out there and spend a mid-round pick on the kid. Still, the paper reports that it would not be at all surprising if he wound up with the team at some point in the middle of the year.

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