Roy Oswalt
- W-L 4-3
- ERA 5.05
- K 48
- Walks 15
- WHIP 1.37
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 185
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Born: Aug 29, 1977 - Weir, MS
- College: Holmes (MS) JC
- Draft: 1996 - 23rd round by the Houston Astros
News and Notes
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May 14
RHP Roy Oswalt, a day after failing to execute two sacrifice bunts, was at AT&T Park for early batting practice. He asked hitting coach Sean Berry if he could come in early to drop about 50 bunts on the field before the majority of his teammates even arrived at the stadium.
On Monday night, Oswalt pushed a bunt too hard down the first base line and had to settle for a fielder's choice after the lead runner was easily forced out at second. Then, he bunted a curveball foul in the eighth inning on the one pitch the bunt sign was on. He eventually struck out looking in that at-bat.
"That could mean an extra two or three wins a year," Oswalt said of helping himself at the plate. "A lot of times that's how you get to win 20 games because you help yourself move a guy over and then they drive him in for the run you need in a win. They don't expect you to get hits, but you can learn enough to bunt." |
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May 13
Oswalt allowed three runs and five hits in eight innings in Monday's 7-3 win over the Giants. Advice: Oswalt is 4-0 with a 3.51 ERA in his last six starts after starting the season 0-3 with a 9.00 ERA in his first three outings. |
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May 13
Oswalt fell behind early, but rallied to retire the last 14 batters he faced in Monday's win over the Giants. Recommendation: It doesn't hurt to face one of the worst offenses in baseball in a good pitcher's park, but Oswalt had an encouraging outing. He lasted into the eighth inning for just the second time this season, striking out six while walking none. |
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May 13
Houston Astros SP Roy Oswalt allowed three runs on five hits and struck out six in eight innings to improve to 4-3 Monday, May 12. Oswalt has a 5.05 ERA. |
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