Entering the 2009 season, Brewer fans wondered if Yovani Gallardo really was as good as everyone thought, and if he could fill the shoes of CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets.
After missing most of the 2008 season to injury, Gallardo was faced with the task of not only replacing two great pitchers, but trying to be the leader of the staff despite only making 21 career starts.
One year later, all doubts about Gallardo are gone. He has proven that he can lead a rotation through a season, and 2010 could see him step into the elite-level of young pitchers in the game.
Gallardo went 13-12, with a 3.73 ERA in 30 starts for the Brewers in 2010. In only 185 2/3 innings, he struck out 204 batters while walking only 94.
At first glance, Gallardo's win-loss record doesn't appear to be anything special until ...
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Yovani Gallardo Poised For a Cy Young Award : A 2010 MLB Breakout Star
Posted: 17th March 2010 by Jesse Motiff in MLBComments Off on Yovani Gallardo Poised For a Cy Young Award : A 2010 MLB Breakout Star