[外電] Surveying the minors -- Brandon Erbe
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Surveying the minors -- Frederick starting pitcher Brandon Erbe
Frederick Keys starting pitcher Brandon Erbe has made 27 starts this season,
which is tied for the most in the Carolina League. He has pitched 143 2/3
innings and is tied for the league lead with two complete games. Erbe, who
graduated from the McDonogh School, also leads the league in strikeouts with
142.
Despite these impressive numbers, there’s still plenty of room for
improvement. The 20-year-old right-hander also ranks first in the league in a
not-so-desirable category – most home runs allowed. He has surrendered 21
home runs this year. This comes after he finished tied for fourth in the
league last season with 14 home runs allowed in 119 1/3 innings pitched. Erbe
is 9-12 with a 4.51 ERA at Frederick in 2008.
While he’s still young, Erbe needs to cut down on the home runs allowed if
he hopes to have a successful career in the major leagues someday in the
future.
Erbe recently answered the following survey for O’s on Deck. The survey was
distributed and returned by Frederick’s media relations department. Keep in
mind that this survey is designed to give you a glimpse at what Erbe is like
outside of what you see on the baseball field.
Don’t forget to keep checking back for more ‘Surveying the minors’
features about your favorite minor league players. Tomorrow, I’ll offer a
look at Aberdeen IronBirds starting pitcher Rick Zagone.
General information
Name: Brandon Erbe
Age: 20
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 190 lbs.
Hometown: Baltimore
Nicknames: Erb Sauce
Position: Right-handed pitcher
High school/college: McDonogh School
Time in professional baseball: 3 1/2 years
Favorites
All-time MLB player: Nolan Ryan
MLB team: Orioles
Sport (other than baseball): Football and basketball
Food: Pizza, McDonald’s Big Mac
Music: Everything
TV show: The Office, Dexter, Entourage
Movie: Boondock Saints
Hobbies: Hunting, playing the guitar
Other questions
1. What is one thing that you’d like the fans to know about you?
I was born on Christmas Day and they put all of the babies in stockings at
the hospital. I was too fat, so they had to just put a Santa hat on me.
2. At this point in your career, what has been your favorite moment?
Winning the Carolina League championship (Mill’s Cup) in 2007 with the Keys.
3. Who is your role model?
My dad.
4. In the minor leagues, what do you do for fun on a road trip?
Listen to music, play cards and do crossword puzzles.
5. If you could play any other position, what would it be and why?
Outfield, so I can make throws and hit.
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