Athletics Minor League Baseball Blog

It’s the PCL so high pitching numbers are the norm but the River Cats had their share of solid starters in 2011.

Travis Banwart – the workhorse on the staff, this 25 year old led the team with 149 2/3 innings, 120 strikeouts and nine losses.  He didn’t get a call up but this may have had as much to do with the River Cats late run.  He did give up 22 home runs and his fly ball rate isn’t great so it’ll be interesting to see how it all translates into an MLB run.

Graham Godfrey – Godfrey had a really nice run and he finished 14-3 in 107 1/3 innings for the River Cats. He was eventually brought up for a major league stint but he got it done for the River Cats when he pitched with them.  He only gave up six home runs despite a subpar ground ball rate.

Fernando Cabrera – Cabrera was probably the best guy out of the pen in 2011.  He struck out 73 in 63 and he needs it because he has a rough ground ball rate.  He saved nine games and finished with a 2.71 ERA.