Can Wade LeBlanc Be Successful? Milton Bradley Suspended, Astros Fire Manager

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* With today’s victory over the Pirates, Wade LeBlanc is 2-1 with a 3.93 ERA in 34.1 innings. Unfortunately, he has also walked 17 batters, while striking out only 19.

LeBlanc’s average fastball speed is under 85 miles per hour. It is rare that a pitcher finds success in the big leagues with such a slow fastball, but it is nearly impossible to do so while also walking a batter every other inning.  In the minors, LeBlanc has never had a...

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