Would it be wise to start Scott Baker tonight vs. DET Tigers?

Question

Scott Baker's started 11 games so far this season with a 4-2 record, 3.57 ERA, 52 Ks, 12 BBs, 1.21 WHIP.

Out of those 11 games he started, he faced the Detroit Tigers twice.

1st appearance v. DET: 7.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 3 HR, 2 BB, 3 Ks.

2nd appearance v. DET: 3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 Ks.

Both appearances resulted in No Decisions for Baker. Baker has come on strong since returning to the starting rotation, but the Tigers are starting to heat up.

Answer 1

Yes of course. Baker is pretty underrated because he is a very serviceable starter in your standard mixed league. He has been on a good run lately and the Tigers are no longer that good offense without Ordonez AND Cabrera possibly.

I actually think this is a good matchup and would start him and expect a very solid outing.

Answer 2

The question really is- Is it wise NOT to start Scott Baker? He's done amazing so far this year; better than any Tigers pitcher. Of course you start him; unless you're in a shallow 6-team league or something...

Answer 3

Nope. As a Tigers fan, I can tell you that their offense is rolling, it isn't gonna stop for a while.  



If you have the balls to start him tonight though, go for it, but I wouldn't suggest it.....