Collin Balester
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Born: Jun 6, 1986
- Debut: July 1, 2008
SEASON
| IP | W | S | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newsbreakers
September 5, 2009
Updating a previous report, Collin Balester has been shut down with a strain on the left side of his body, according to MLBlogs.com.
Our View:
Balester will be shut down for two weeks before participating in any baseball activities. However, by the time he is ready to pitch again, the season will already be over. In seven starts this year, he went 1-4 with a 6.82 ERA.
September 4, 2009
Collin Balester has been shut down for the remainder of the 2009 season by the Nationals, according to a report at ESPN. Balester finished the 2009 with a 1-4 record.
Our View:
The Nats just want to limit Balester's innings for this season, so there doesn't appear to be anything wrong with him. He struggled in his last three starts, and the team felt he may have hit a wall due to his innings load this year.
August 24, 2009
Collin Balester was roughed up for four earned runs on five hits over five innings in Monday's 7-1 loss to the Brewers at Nationals Park. He had three walks with six strikeouts.
Our View:
Balester has taken a loss in each of his last three starts, and is 1-4 for the season. He allowed four or more earned runs in three of his last four starts as well.
August 19, 2009
Collin Balester had a nightmare start on Wednesday as the Nationals fell to the Rockies 5-4. Balester went 1.1 innings and allowed three runs on three hits while walking five and striking out one.
Our View:
Not good for Balester tonight, and his ERA is now at an astronomical 6.75 on the season. He should obviously not be considered for fantasy duty, but he shouldn't be this bad in the rest of his starts.
August 13, 2009
Collin Balester was no match for Bronson Arroyo and the Reds on Thursday night, allowing five runs in five innings as Arroyo and the Reds mowed down the Nats 7-0.
Our View:
Balester has now given up ten runs in his last two starts (just 9.1 innings), and isn't a great option in any format.
August 7, 2009
Collin Balester lasted just 4.1 innings on Friday, allowing five runs, taking a no-decision as the Nats beat Arizona 7-6.
Our View:
Balester had been solid if unspectacular in his last two starts, and is probably a decent spot-starting option depending on the matchup.
August 2, 2009
Collin Balester was alright against Pittsburgh on Sunday, picking up a no decision after giving up two runs off five hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 5.2 innings.
Our View:
While he's by no means been great, Balestar hasn't been bad in three starts so far this season. Still, he only deserves a possible look if you happen to play in a deep NL-only league.
July 28, 2009
Collin Balester picked up his first win of the season on Tuesday as the Nationals downed the Brewers by a score of 8-3. Balester went six innings and allowed two runs on five hits while striking out three.
Our View:
Balester was pretty good tonight, especially considering he was up against a very good Brewers' lineup. He struggles in his rookie season last year, and although he put together a nice start tonight, he doesn't figure to have many more this season.
July 23, 2009
Collin Balester gave up three runs (two earned) on three hits over three innings in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Cardinals at Nationals Park. He had one walk and two strikeouts. The game was called in the seventh inning due to rain.
Our View:
He took a loss while making a spot-start in place of the injured Jordan Zimmermann. Balester held a 5.51 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over 15 starts as a rookie in 2008, and was not expected to have a good outing against the NL Central leading Cardinals.
July 22, 2009
Collin Balester has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, and will start in place of the injured Jordan Zimmerman against the Cardinals on Thursday, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Balester started 15 games for the Nats in 2007, posting a 5.51 ERA. Going against Adam Wainwright, he is not a good spot starting option.
March 28, 2009
The Nationals sent Collin Balester down to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, according to the Washington Post.
Our View:
There was a three-man race for two spots in Washington and, unfortunately for Balester, Shairon Martis and Jordan Zimmerman won out. Balester, 22, still has potential this season and will likely be the first to be called upon if and when one of Washington's five starters struggles or gets hurt, though he's certainly not worth owning until that scenario rises.
March 20, 2009
Collin Balester was roughed up by the Tigers on Friday, allowing five runs on nine hits in just four innings.
Our View:
Balester won just three of his 15 starts a season ago and ended 2008 with a 5.51 ERA. He will provide limited fantasy value, however, in NL-only leagues, even if he cracks the 2009 rotation.
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