 Well, it wasn’t pretty but our boys got the job done and earned a win. Tonight, the Mets (40-43) hope to make it 2 straight against the Dodgers (53-31). In their way will be none other than (LHP) Randy Wolf. Here’s the skinny on Wolf (3-3 3.49 ERA 1.15 WHIP)…
Full Name: Â Randall Christopher Wolf
Born:  August 22,1976  in Canoga Park, California
Height:  6-0  Weight:  194  Bats:  Left  Throws:  Left
High School: Â El Camino Real (Woodland Hills, California)Â Â “Conquistadors”
College: Â Pepperdine University
Drafted: Â Selected by Philadelphia Phillies in 2nd Round (54th overall) of 1997 amateur entry draft (June-Reg)Â
Lifetime Record (93-81 4.21 ERA 1.33 WHIP)
 Per MLB.com,
In his last start, Wolf delivered another quality start for the Dodgers against the Padres and, naturally, came away with his 12th no-decision of the year when Ronald Belisario let a 2-1 lead get away. Wolf allowed one run on four hits in six innings, striking out eight without issuing a walk. He’s a Mets killer from his days in Philadelphia, with an 11-5 lifetime mark against New York (6-1 at Shea Stadium), including 2-0 last year.
Wolf’s last 2 starts courtesy of foxsports,
Sat. Jul 4, 2009 – Wolf struck out eight and held the Padres to one run on four hits over six innings on Saturday.
He was the victim of poor bullpen support as the Padres put together six runs after Wolf’s departure. Wolf has pitched much better than his 3-3 record suggests, so don’t be surprised if the wins start coming in the second half.(RotoWire, 5:35:30 PM)
Wed. Jun 24, 2009 – Wolf only lasted 3.1 innings against the White Sox Wednesday, ceding five runs on seven hits.
He fell victim to the hot, humid conditions at U.S. Cellular Field, allowing three home runs (Alexei Ramirez, Jermaine Dye, Josh Fields) in his brief tenure.(RotoWire, 9:28:22 PM)
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playerNews?statsId=6248&fantasyNews=true
*** The last time the Mets faced Wolf was on 5/18 in LA. Wolf limited the Mets to 2 earned runs on 6 hits and lasted 7.2 innings. Mets lost 3-2.***
Scouting Report courtesy of Stats Inc,
One scout calls Wolf a poor man’s Tom Glavine. Wolf has an extensive repertoire, throwing a fastball, curve, changeup, slider and cutter. He sets up his fastball with a big, looping curveball that is sometimes thrown in the mid-70s. He also features an above-average changeup. That makes his 90-MPH fastball appear to get on hitters more quickly than it actually does. Wolf has a deceptive motion and knows how to work hitters: up and down, in and out, soft and hard. Command is his key, as he walked just 2.4 batters per nine innings last year. Wolf almost always remains poised while on the mound, but he is a fierce competitor.
Wolf is a good hitter who can not only help himself at the plate but also is occasionally used as a pinch-hitter in extra innings when all the available position players have been used. Last year, he batted .267 with three homers and eight RBI while tying for the team lead with eight sacrifice bunts. He’s an excellent all-around athlete who fields his position well and pays attention to holding runners on with an above-average pickoff move and slide step.
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playerScouting?categoryId=85719
Per thebaseballcube,
| Control: | 64 |
| K-Rating: | 77 |
| Efficiency: | 73 |
Control: Walks compared to batters faced.
k-Rating: Strikeouts compared to batters faced.
Efficiency:Similar to WHIP, a higher rating for pitchers allowing less baserunners per inning pitched.
The ratings are based on formulas that sum a player’s entire career based on available statistics in our database, including minor league and college data. These scouting scores are to be used as indicatorsof a player’s strength. A career minor leaguer might have a speed rating of 100 though this does not insinuate that he is a better runner than a major leaguer with a speed rating of 90. Though it does indicate that a player was an excellent base-stealer in the minors, we do not know how he would have fared in the majors.
Tidbits Per Wikipedia,
On February 6, 2009, Wolf signed a one-year $5 million contract to return to the Dodgers.
Wolf’s older brother Jim Wolf is a Major League umpire. To avoid a potential conflict of interests, Jim Wolf is not allowed to work on games his brother pitches.
According to baseball-reference, through age 31, Wolf is most compared to ex-Brave Steve Avery.
18 comments
GravediggerHebner
7/9/2009-3:04pm at 3:04 pm (UTC -4)
I wonder how the unemployed Tom Glavine feels about anyone being referred to as a “poor man’s” him.
I could listen to Vin Scully say “Pepperdine” and “O-Dog” all day.
The Mets had a good, but short history against Kuroda and that panned out for them. They have a long, bad history against Wolf. They will have to buck a trend to win tonight.
QnsNative718
7/9/2009-3:09pm at 3:09 pm (UTC -4)
I am a poor man’s Ron Jeremy.
GravediggerHebner
7/9/2009-3:27pm at 3:27 pm (UTC -4)
I put your real name into this website and it spit out:
Spanky Fuegobutt
http://gangstaname.com/porn_name.php
GravediggerHebner
7/9/2009-3:28pm at 3:28 pm (UTC -4)
My real name made it spit out:
Javier Spreadum
QnsNative718
7/9/2009-3:37pm at 3:37 pm (UTC -4)
Lmao, thats a great site! Man, I wish Brock was here for this.
What name did you put in for me because when I put my full name in, I got Slick Tittles…
GravediggerHebner
7/9/2009-4:11pm at 4:11 pm (UTC -4)
I think it’s random, if I put in the same name 10 times in a row it might give out 10 different new names. I used the name that starts with M and N.
QnsNative718
7/9/2009-4:27pm at 4:27 pm (UTC -4)
It actually gives out the same name. Try it.
GravediggerHebner
7/9/2009-4:32pm at 4:32 pm (UTC -4)
You are correct. I will always wonder that I actually typed in that first time when I thought I was typing your name.
I’m going to try “Gravedigger Hebner” and see what happens…
“Doctor Jiggles”
GravediggerHebner
7/9/2009-4:37pm at 4:37 pm (UTC -4)
I put in “Brock Kingman” and…
“Orel Looselips” came out.
GravediggerHebner
7/9/2009-4:38pm at 4:38 pm (UTC -4)
“Queens Native” is…
“BJ Stroker”
QnsNative718
7/9/2009-3:40pm at 3:40 pm (UTC -4)
Randy Wolf is here by now… Dick Darkholer.
QnsNative718
7/9/2009-3:41pm at 3:41 pm (UTC -4)
Reds Coach Dick Pole’s name would be Dick Pole.
GravediggerHebner
7/9/2009-4:08pm at 4:08 pm (UTC -4)
LOL!
stickguy
7/9/2009-4:10pm at 4:10 pm (UTC -4)
It actually comes back “maxx the really famous porn star”!
CaseStreet
7/9/2009-5:30pm at 5:30 pm (UTC -4)
Oh my god, you guys seriously had be LMFAO!
stickguy
7/9/2009-3:58pm at 3:58 pm (UTC -4)
why didnt the mets take Marquis on a salary dump and push to sign wolf like I told them to last winter? Oh, and of course pass on Ollie.
Same payroll, still have the prospects (and more after ollie left), no ollie and a much better rotation.
QnsNative718
7/9/2009-4:29pm at 4:29 pm (UTC -4)
Maquis is doin it up… in Colorado of all places.
GravediggerHebner
7/9/2009-4:35pm at 4:35 pm (UTC -4)
I saw an interview with him the other day, he stated that this season for the first time in his pro career he takes the mound with the confidence that he is a good pitcher who knows what he’s doing, has a plan and executes it, whereas prior to this year he lacked confidence and was afraid to “hit bats.” If only this winter I had known of his personal transformation, I might’ve recommended him as opposed to laughed at the suggestion of him. Maybe he can talk to Ollie?