The evidence is pretty clear in what the Phillies should do: remove Taijuan Walker from the rotation.
His last three starts have been horrendous. 11 2⁄3 innings pitched. Sixteen hits given up. Twelve runs given up. Seven walks allowed, opposed by ten strikeouts. Five home runs served up. Of the 372 pitchers who have allowed the minimum number of batted ball events (BBE), Walker’s average exit velocity of 92.1 miles per hour would rank 368th. If you want even more of the gory details about Walker and his season, let Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer inform you:
He’s pitched in 68 at-bats where the batter is ahead.