Aug
8
2012

The Door Has Opened For Lefty Edgin

An article by Dan Valis

With the news of Byrdak going down the door has opened for Josh Edgin to show his stuff. Edgin, 25, excelled for Triple-A Buffalo and as a result pitched his way onto the Major League roster as our second lefty. Now with Byrdak out he becomes the number one guy and has a chance to earn that spot for next season.

Byrdak will be a free agent come years end and if the Mets decide to let him walk, or if he decides to retire, we will need to fill that spot. Edgin dominated down in the minors before his promotion allowing just 39 hits and striking out 45 batters in 43 innings.

Since he got the call he has not disappointed. He is a hard thrower for a left hander, which is something we have not had in recent years. Josh has high strikeout potential as he has totaled 19 punch outs in his 12 innings of work.

He has a quality slider which is tough against lefties, to go along with his 95 MPH heater. He may have the ability to be a good cross over guy as well because of his velocity. His numbers in the minors support this as a possibility as he totaled 33 saves over three seasons, 27 of which came while pitching in A-ball for both Savannah and St. Lucie in 2011.

Edgin has the potential to be more than just a lefty specialist. If he keeps pitching like this he could thrust himself into the mix as a possible setup guy. Lefty specialists face a lot of tough in-game situations, so this kids metal will be tested over the final two months of the season. Lets see what he can do.

About the Author: Dan Valis

I am a staff writer for Mets Merized Online. I am a Mets team analyst with a focus on the minor league system, as well as the major league club. I am a lifelong New Yorker who was born and raised to be a Mets fan. The ups and downs of being a Mets fan is what makes following this team so much fun, but at times so frustrating. You can follow me on Twitter @BgAppleMetsTalk.

7 Comments + Add Comment

Mr North Jersey August 8, 2012 at 12:12 pm

Can’t say enough how impressed I have been with Edgin so far since being called up. Best addition to the pen the Mets have brought up so far. Now if they could bring up a right handed version of Edgin.
- Metstheory22 August 8, 2012 at 12:57 pm
  
  I agree. He looks like closer material. Thought Ramirez was supposed to be the righthanded part- not yet.
  - Dan Valis August 8, 2012 at 2:48 pm
    
    I was so hopeful after the trade with Giants that Ramirez would be the set up guy. His numbers were so good the past few years in SF. He has been such a disappointment
- srt August 8, 2012 at 1:04 pm
  
  You beat me to it. Here’s to Edgin staying healthy.
Metsie August 8, 2012 at 1:08 pm

Well if they think they are going to go with Edgin as the only lefty the way they did with Byrdak then it won’t be long before we lose him too!

They need to get another Lefty in that pen!
- Des August 8, 2012 at 2:01 pm
  
  Metsie — They got him. His name is Garrett Olson. Are you happy?
  - Metsie August 8, 2012 at 2:18 pm
    
    Well it’s something…..

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