Justus Sheffield took a no-hitter into the 8th inning in his third AA game last week. He finished with 8 strikeouts, 1 walk, and only 1 run allowed. It was the longest outing of his career and the most Ks of the season. If any other 23-year-old pitcher in our system had shown this kind of stuff in a AA game, the fanbase would be ecstatic. Yet, it doesn’t feel like a victory. Not when two months ago Sheffield had worked his way into the major league rotation. Not when he walked 41 batters in 55 AAA innings.
Sailor’s Delight: Examining the best start of Justus Sheffield’s career
