After a two year absence from the game, Ben Sheets’ first start back with the Atlanta Braves was impressive.
Analysis: Sheets allowed zero runs in six innings of work against the New York Mets Sunday. Sheets struck out five while only walking one batter and giving up just two hits. This really isn’t a surprise either, Sheets is sporting a career 3.77 ERA and a very impressive career 1.21 WHIP. At this point you have to take a flyer on the righty because he just may be back to form.
As of Tuesday Ben Sheets is available in eighty percent of leagues but if he posts one more solid start you will most certainly miss your chance on the thirty-three year old vet. His fastball velocity is down a bit from his career average but he was never a fireballer to begin with. His game has always been about location and mixing in his curveball when need be and now it appears he has added a solid slider to his arsenal. You also have to consider that the Braves can score runs in bunches(3rd best in NL), so his win total may just be as good as his ERA and WHIP have the potential to be.