Brady Singer is a name that any Florida Gators fan should be familiar with if they have ever paid even a modicum of attention to the baseball program over the past few years. The former national championship-winning pitcher and first-round draft pick has been making waves in the majors this summer in his rookie campaign for the Kansas City Royals. Wednesday night was a glimpse at what the future holds in the bigs for the erstwhile Gators hurler.
His performance in his last start was a continuation of some recent brilliance he has displayed. After beginning his season with a 5.58 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP, giving up at least two runs in each of his first eight starts while throwing at least five innings each outing, Singer has blanked his last two opponents, nearly throwing a no-hitter in his previous start against the heavy-hitting Chicago White Sox and then shutting out the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
His latest triumph was a result of six innings of two-hit ball, in which he gave up a single walk while striking out eight hitters. His efforts these past two games lowered his numbers to a much more respectable 4.14 ERA and and impressive 1.18 WHIP with 52 strikeouts over 54 1/3 innings pitches. Maybe more importantly, he just looked good out on the mound with command over his three-pitch arsenal consisting of a four-seam fastball, a slider and a changeup — all plus pitches.
Singer appears to be quickly maturing in the big leagues thanks to the trial-by-fire offered by the floundering Royals. Hopefully, the former Gator will continue his meteoric ascent in pro ball for the pride of the Gator Nation.
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