Comments on: Jaime Garcia is the best Cardinal starting pitching prospect since?

By: Bob Netherton

Bob Netherton — Sat, 08 May 2010 02:38:39 +0000

You could go with Andy Rincon from 1981, although his major league performance was totally unexpected. He totally came out of left field – never saw that in his minor league stats. You can’t question the start to his 1981 season. Let’s hope for some beautiful weather so Garcia isn’t pitching on May 9, against the Pirates.

My sentimental favorite is a guy who pitched just like him – Larry Jaster. Check out his 1965 September callup line, and then his 1966 full season.

By: Clark

Clark — Wed, 05 May 2010 20:30:17 +0000

WOW, how did I forget Matty Mo and Haren. Thanks guys!

By: Pitchers Hit Eighth

Pitchers Hit Eighth — Wed, 05 May 2010 18:14:34 +0000

I was going to say Morris too, but if you’re looking for the best one who didn’t stay with the team, I’d go with Dan Haren.

By: mriehn

mriehn — Wed, 05 May 2010 03:31:54 +0000

Matt Morris!

(Also Adam Wainwright, but he wasn’t drafted by STL)