It’s been a while since a pitching debut for the Brewers has generated excitement among the faithful. Usually excitement about a pitcher revolves around them being drafted by the Brewers, and after that they are never heard from again. I will digress from my frustration with the brewers and their usual inability to draft pitching.
Enter Yovani Gallardo.
Gallardo has dominated this year in the minors. He is 8-3, with a 2.48 era, 110 strikeouts and only 28 walked batters. Gallardo is only 21 years old, and was selected by the Brewers in the second round of the 2004 draft. He has a great fastball, curveball, and changeup, and great command on all his pitches. No pitcher has generated as much excitement in the Brewers organization since Ben Sheets made the jump to the majors.
Not only is it Gallardo’s major league debut, but the Brewers are also facing the San Francisco Giants. The swirl of attention surrounding Barry Bonds and his pursuit of the homerun record held by former Brewer Hank Aaron is a big story in Milwaukee. FSN is planning to do a couple of stories on Aaron during this series.
It looks like it is time to Play Ball!