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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
If his velocity goes up 1-2% he's still a guy that throws hard and has mediocre control. In other words, he's still a 4th starter.
Paulino isn't a 'good #3 guy' until he can throw strikes for a full season or in the post-season.
And I'm not sure how you can expect a guy that already throws 95 to just add velocity in his late 20s.
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Might be looking for a post-TJ velocity bump, which is not unheard of.
Paulino has a pretty standard walk rate of around 11.5 percent, whether as a Royal or prior to coming to KC. That's about 25 percent higher than league average (8.5-9.0 percent)
He also strikes out better than league average, averaging about 2 more K/9 than average (about 29 percent higher than the league average 6.5).
You're right. If he could cut a walk a game while retaining that high K rate, Paulino is a guy who suddenly becomes a good No. 2/excellent No. 3 type pitcher. Would require Eiland to work some magic with him, though.