We’ve seen enough of New York Mets relief pitcher Jacob Rhame to know he doesn’t belong in the big leagues. In a year where several Triple-A and even some Double-A arms are getting big league innings, Rhame is wasting away his chance on the mound.
Following up on his 9 earned runs in 9 innings in 2017, the player to be named later in the Curtis Granderson trade is once again pushing a run per inning rate. Mostly, it’s due to the home run ball.
In 20.1 innings this season, Rhames has given up 7 home run balls.