Mike Pelfrey, a much heralded pitching prospect in the Mets organization for several years has begun to show promising signs of progress.
After losing six consecutive starts, Pelfrey has righted his ship in a big way-winning his last five in a row and looking like he may be emerging as a dependable middle of the rotation starter. In his last 50.2 innings he has allowed only 15 earned runs-good for a 3.34 ERA, an excellent number for a young, back of the rotation starter.
Following two wins in April, Pelfrey didn't win again until June, 11th when he threw eight excellent innings against the Arizona. With last night's win Pelfrey has now gone above .500 on the year, standing at 7-6 on the year. In this period, since lasting only four innings on May 26th against Florida, Pelfrey threw no less than six innings in three consecutive starts and has now reduced his ERA below four for the first time since late April.
Also to his credit Pelfrey hasn't allowed home run in nine starts and is showing the kind of consistency the club needs from all the starters, especially with inconsistent Pedro and Perez in the rotation.
