Safe to say, it hasn’t been the smoothest of rookie seasons for Cade Povich. Thrust into a starter’s role this year only due to injury, in twelve games the 24-year-old lefty has a 2-7 record and 5.76 ERA, including three starts where he allowed five runs or more. When Povich is vulnerable, he’s missing the strike zone or heaving things into the middle where they can get pummeled by batters.
Last month, the 6’3”, 185-pound rookie introduced his alter-ego, “Slim,” a persona that helps him channel his aggressiveness on the mound. This past Tuesday, Slim turned in the best start of Povich’s young career.