Riske walked 15 in 05
New Boston Red Sox Middle Reliever David Riske walked a career low 15 batters in 2005—down from 41 in 2004. For 58 appearances and 72 innings pitched, that’s not so bad.
Interesting to note that the improved control resulted in fewer strikeouts (48) than past seasons, but more importantly less hits (55). As the bridge guy to Mike Timlin and Keith Foulke, Riske could be one of those unsung players who make the difference between the team being a contender and a pretender.
Fortunately for Riske, he came to the Red Sox in the Coco Krisp deal. Automatically that makes him second in the pecking order for dumb Jerry Trupiano comments during radio broadcasts. Still, expect to hear at least one “Riske reward” comment from the “way back” broadcaster each time David Riske enters a game this season.
Interesting to note that the improved control resulted in fewer strikeouts (48) than past seasons, but more importantly less hits (55). As the bridge guy to Mike Timlin and Keith Foulke, Riske could be one of those unsung players who make the difference between the team being a contender and a pretender.
Fortunately for Riske, he came to the Red Sox in the Coco Krisp deal. Automatically that makes him second in the pecking order for dumb Jerry Trupiano comments during radio broadcasts. Still, expect to hear at least one “Riske reward” comment from the “way back” broadcaster each time David Riske enters a game this season.
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