Inefficient start shows how far Johan Oviedo and the Pirates still have to go
PITTSBURGH — If he can get his absurd pitch counts under control, newcomer Johan Oviedo might have a chance to claim a spot in the Pirates rotation...
September 7, 2022
3:52 AM
PITTSBURGH — If he can get his absurd pitch counts under control, newcomer Johan Oviedo might have a chance to claim a spot in the Pirates rotation next season. The right-hander showed flashes of promise and a fine curveball Friday in his Pirates debut. However, Oviedo needed 77 pitches to navigate only three innings in a 4-0 loss against the Blue Jays. 'Overall, we're impressed with the stuff,' manager Derek Shelton said. 'We need to condense the pitches. Just too many pitches per plate appearance.
Rob Biertempfel