Shelby Miller’s first start with the Diamondbacks on Saturday was rough. He allowed two runs and five hits to the Dodgers in two innings, starting off his (exhibition) career in the desert with a sour note.
Today he pitched to a better– albeit not spectacular– final stat line.
Miller allowed just one run in three innings against the Angels today. But the peripherals behind that start were rough– Miller allowed four hits, one walk and a wild pitch. Miller’s current spring training earned run average sits at 5.40.
There’s very little that can be drawn from five innings pitched in Feburary, but the fact remains that Shelby Miller must pitch like an ace for the Diamondbacks to justify that trade.