When the opposing team’s broadcast crew can’t stop talking about how good your teams’ pitcher is, that’s when you know he’s made it; Taijuan Walker has definitely made it. During his six innings of six punch-out, three hit, no walk, no earned run ball last night, Cleveland Indians broadcasters, Matt Underwood and Rick Manning were never short of complaints for the skilled right-hander, even suggesting he will be the next Felix Hernandez for the Mariners.
Their praise was absolutely justified, not just because of the promise Walker showed in his first full season as a starter last year, but more so due to the fact that they have seen, first hand, how good this kid can be when he gets it going.