By Roch Kubatko
Baltimore Sun Staff
Hentgen starts today
Pat Hentgen will receive his first start today in 16 months. He will also get the chance to beat someone other than the Detroit Tigers.
Signed by the Orioles to a two-year, $9 million contract in December 2000, Hentgen won twice last season before undergoing ligament-transplant surgery on his right elbow on Aug. 9, 2001. Both victories came against the Tigers, leaving Hentgen 2-3 with a 3.47 ERA in nine starts - the first coming on Opening Day.
The Orioles won't activate Hentgen until today. They kept him busy last night charting pitches for Rodrigo Lopez - a duty that always falls to the next day's starter. As Hentgen arrived at his locker, he found a clipboard and pencil on his chair.
"This is a good sign," he said.
Hentgen made six rehab starts in the minors and topped out at 90 mph. His last major-league appearance came on May 16, 2001, when he allowed two runs in seven innings to beat the Tigers.
"I'm fortunate that I'm getting the opportunity to go out there," he said. "It's a privilege to be in this league, it's a privilege to start a game, and I'll do the best I can."
Hentgen won't be restricted by a pitch count. In his last rehab start, he threw 88 pitches over seven innings during Monday's game at Single-A Frederick.
"I'm not going to take him 120, 130 pitches," said manager Mike Hargrove, "but I'm not going to limit him to 70, either."
The Orioles hold a $6 million option on Hentgen's contract and must decide whether to exercise it, so today's start begins another evaluation of the former Cy Young winner. "Every time a starting pitcher takes the mound, it's an audition," he said.
Hentgen has replaced rookie John Stephens in the Orioles' revamped rotation. Stephens moves to the bullpen, where he joins former starters Scott Erickson and Travis Driskill.
Hargrove indicated after Friday's game that Sean Douglass will remain in the rotation, joining Hentgen, Lopez, Sidney Ponson and Jason Johnson.
Pat Hentgen had surgery on Aug. 9, 2001. (Roberto
Borea/AP)
09/06/2002 7:26 pm ET
MLBeat: Hentgen ready to pitch
Right-hander could make first start since last year
By Gary Washburn / MLB.com
BALTIMORE -- The Orioles haven't decided who will start Sunday, but there is a distinct possibility Pat Hentgen could make his first Major League appearance in 15 months.
Hentgen said he is healthy and ready to pitch after recovering from Tommy John surgery, and the Orioles are close to activating the former Cy Young winner.
Manager Mike Hargrove said the club has made a decision but will not reveal it until perhaps Saturday. Hentgen last pitched on Monday for Single-A Frederick and hurled a seven-inning complete game. Orioles officials have been impressed with Hentgen's velocity and control.
"I just want to get out there and pitch," Hentgen said. "I can't wait. I am ready and excited."
Hentgen underwent elbow ligament replacement surgery on Aug. 9, 2001, and made his first rehabilitation start last month. He fared well in his five outings and showed no elbow or shoulder discomfort.
He last made an appearance for Baltimore on May 16, 2001. He was placed on the disabled list the next day.
The Orioles opened the slot last week when rookie John Stephens had an ineffective start against Texas.
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Anaheim will send ace lefthander Jarrod Washburn to the hill this afternoon. Washburn put an end to his three-start winless streak with a victory over Tampa Bay on Tuesday. The southpaw allowed six hits and two runs over five innings, while fanning six and walking three.
Washburn posted a sterling effort in his only start of the year against the Orioles, limiting them to just three over eight innings. For his career, Washburn has tallied a 2-2 record with a 3.91 ERA against Baltimore.
The lefthander has been very good on the road this year, tallying a 12-2 mark with a 2.83 ERA in 15 contests.
Baltimore will reply by sending veteran righthander Pat Hentgen to the mound. Hentgen will be making his 2002 debut after spending just over a year recovering from reconstructive surgery on his elbow. The veteran was just 2-3 with a 3.47 ERA in nine outings for Baltimore last season.
Hentgen has had some success against the Angels in his career, going 9-4 with a 4.23 ERA in 17 outings. For his career, Hentgen has registered a 122-91 mark with a 4.18 ERA.
Anaheim has won six of eight meetings between these clubs in 2002 and owns a 10-7 advantage in the series since the beginning of the 2001 campaign.
Anaheim is 41-29 on the road and 27-13 against the East, while Baltimore is 33-36 at home and 14-21 versus the West.
Baltimore Sun Staff
Hentgen starts today
Pat Hentgen will receive his first start today in 16 months. He will also get the chance to beat someone other than the Detroit Tigers.
Signed by the Orioles to a two-year, $9 million contract in December 2000, Hentgen won twice last season before undergoing ligament-transplant surgery on his right elbow on Aug. 9, 2001. Both victories came against the Tigers, leaving Hentgen 2-3 with a 3.47 ERA in nine starts - the first coming on Opening Day.
The Orioles won't activate Hentgen until today. They kept him busy last night charting pitches for Rodrigo Lopez - a duty that always falls to the next day's starter. As Hentgen arrived at his locker, he found a clipboard and pencil on his chair.
"This is a good sign," he said.
Hentgen made six rehab starts in the minors and topped out at 90 mph. His last major-league appearance came on May 16, 2001, when he allowed two runs in seven innings to beat the Tigers.
"I'm fortunate that I'm getting the opportunity to go out there," he said. "It's a privilege to be in this league, it's a privilege to start a game, and I'll do the best I can."
Hentgen won't be restricted by a pitch count. In his last rehab start, he threw 88 pitches over seven innings during Monday's game at Single-A Frederick.
"I'm not going to take him 120, 130 pitches," said manager Mike Hargrove, "but I'm not going to limit him to 70, either."
The Orioles hold a $6 million option on Hentgen's contract and must decide whether to exercise it, so today's start begins another evaluation of the former Cy Young winner. "Every time a starting pitcher takes the mound, it's an audition," he said.
Hentgen has replaced rookie John Stephens in the Orioles' revamped rotation. Stephens moves to the bullpen, where he joins former starters Scott Erickson and Travis Driskill.
Hargrove indicated after Friday's game that Sean Douglass will remain in the rotation, joining Hentgen, Lopez, Sidney Ponson and Jason Johnson.
Pat Hentgen had surgery on Aug. 9, 2001. (Roberto
Borea/AP)
09/06/2002 7:26 pm ET
MLBeat: Hentgen ready to pitch
Right-hander could make first start since last year
By Gary Washburn / MLB.com
BALTIMORE -- The Orioles haven't decided who will start Sunday, but there is a distinct possibility Pat Hentgen could make his first Major League appearance in 15 months.
Hentgen said he is healthy and ready to pitch after recovering from Tommy John surgery, and the Orioles are close to activating the former Cy Young winner.
Manager Mike Hargrove said the club has made a decision but will not reveal it until perhaps Saturday. Hentgen last pitched on Monday for Single-A Frederick and hurled a seven-inning complete game. Orioles officials have been impressed with Hentgen's velocity and control.
"I just want to get out there and pitch," Hentgen said. "I can't wait. I am ready and excited."
Hentgen underwent elbow ligament replacement surgery on Aug. 9, 2001, and made his first rehabilitation start last month. He fared well in his five outings and showed no elbow or shoulder discomfort.
He last made an appearance for Baltimore on May 16, 2001. He was placed on the disabled list the next day.
The Orioles opened the slot last week when rookie John Stephens had an ineffective start against Texas.
this from sportsnetwork preview:
Anaheim will send ace lefthander Jarrod Washburn to the hill this afternoon. Washburn put an end to his three-start winless streak with a victory over Tampa Bay on Tuesday. The southpaw allowed six hits and two runs over five innings, while fanning six and walking three.
Washburn posted a sterling effort in his only start of the year against the Orioles, limiting them to just three over eight innings. For his career, Washburn has tallied a 2-2 record with a 3.91 ERA against Baltimore.
The lefthander has been very good on the road this year, tallying a 12-2 mark with a 2.83 ERA in 15 contests.
Baltimore will reply by sending veteran righthander Pat Hentgen to the mound. Hentgen will be making his 2002 debut after spending just over a year recovering from reconstructive surgery on his elbow. The veteran was just 2-3 with a 3.47 ERA in nine outings for Baltimore last season.
Hentgen has had some success against the Angels in his career, going 9-4 with a 4.23 ERA in 17 outings. For his career, Hentgen has registered a 122-91 mark with a 4.18 ERA.
Anaheim has won six of eight meetings between these clubs in 2002 and owns a 10-7 advantage in the series since the beginning of the 2001 campaign.
Anaheim is 41-29 on the road and 27-13 against the East, while Baltimore is 33-36 at home and 14-21 versus the West.
