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[BSLChrisStoner]

Tillman vs. Nolin (LHP)

[You Play to Win the Game]

So this must have been the kid that Jeremy was referencing in the other thread when he was talking about the Jays going with youth. This kid has good numbers, but looks like his first appearance on the season was May 7th. He gave up 2 ER's in 3.1 IP that game, then followed that with two starts of 6 innings and 0 ER's. He's walked 5 in 15.1 IP, struck out 16, ERA 1.17. GO/AO .93. 

 

Baseball Prospect Nation had him as the Blue Jays #6 ranked prospect coming into the season:

 

I struggle with pitchers like Nolin. They have a lot going for them but lack that “wow factor.” Nolin’s fastball can sit in the low-90s and touch higher on occasion. His change-up is a true plus pitch that he loves to throw to both lefties and righties. I like both his curveball and slider but neither pitch is a true bat-misser and that hurts his overall projection for me. In the end, I think he hogs innings and keeps the team in the game as a quality number four starter, but lacks the finishing touch to project higher.  

 

I don't believe he was on any national top prospect lists, as far as I can tell.

[bnickle]

This is a game we need . One that will hurt if we dont get with our "ace" on the mound.

[You Play to Win the Game]

Jeremy, do you or anyone else have any good info on Nolin?

[JeremyStrain]

Jeremy, do you or anyone else have any good info on Nolin?

 

Don't know much. Power lefty, a little wild. Source on him is a little baised, so hard to say much without seeing him.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Markakis on with a single to start the game.

[fishteacher]

Nice hit to start the night for Nicky...

 

Welcome to the Major Leagues, Nolan...dickhead.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Machado bloops into shallow RCF. 2 on, none out.

[fishteacher]

Manny may be one of the BEST pure hitters in baseball ALREADY....sick english when that ball hit the ground...how Kakes didn't get to 3rd is beyond me...

[BSLChrisStoner]

JJ with an Earl Weaver... 3-0 Birds.

[fishteacher]

J.....J.....HARDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

 

WELCOME TO THE MAJORS, KID!

[fishteacher]

I could really go for a Tom Collins w/ a side of Earl Weaver.

[SammyBirdland]

Holy crap, 3-nothing already?

[BSLChrisStoner]

Jones bounces out for the 1st out.

[SammyBirdland]

Jays are wearing one of my favorite caps tonight.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Davis singles into LCF. 

[fishteacher]

I bet Jonesy feels like an idiot for making an out...

[BSLChrisStoner]

Jays are wearing one of my favorite caps tonight.

 

Good to see them go back to more of their old uniforms imo.

[fishteacher]

Jays are wearing one of my favorite caps tonight.

It's got a big maple leaf on it...EFF Canada!

[BSLChrisStoner]

O's done in the 1st... Tillman had to sit for awhile...  Jays coming up, trialing Baltimore by 3.