Strasburg's first game against big league bats

[tbob]

I can not believe all the hype. Yes he had a great first game against a bottom feeding Pirates team. Yes he threw exceptionally well, but let's not put him in the Hall of Fame just yet. I remember another shining star who in his major league debut wowed everyone and he went on to start in the All-Star game his rookie year and win 19 games that season. Mark Fidyrich.
Let's wait a while and see what happens. This IS good for baseball in general, though.

[calvindog]

Bob, I agree that Strasburg isn't an HOF lock yet but the point is that the incredible expectations were not just met but were exceeded last night. Yes, Fidrych had a great rookie year (and a great first start) on the way to a second place Cy Young finish; however, there were no expectations at all for him when he made that start. Strasburg's first start may have come with it the most lofty expectations EVER for a first Major League start.

Edited to add: Nevertheless, the lineup he faced last night was really a great Triple A team. Other than McCutcheon, the rest of the team is horrible.

[Bilko G]

That was an amazing debut for the youngster last night and even more amazing is what all his cards are going for today on ebay

[whycough]

I wish him health. The Nats better treat him like the jewel he looks like. Can't wait 'til the Red Sox sign him as a free agent.

[dstraate]

Only 350 more W's until that superfractor is worth what was paid

[Peter_Spaeth]

It was a great start, of course, but there are so many factors -- physical, mental, luck -- that go into a great pitching career that it is just woefully premature to say anything else. Dwight Gooden was unbelievably dominating at age 20 and even as a 19 year old rookie, for example.