Ryan Vogelsong continues his incredible run and is now being mentioned as a potential All-Star candidate, if not the N.L. starting pitcher. His microscopic ERA is incredible. Andrew Baggerly notes that it was a minor adjustment that Vogelsong was not able to make in the past that has vaulted Vogelsong from fringe player to potential All-Star. Once again illustrating the thin line between success and failure in the big leagues and the power of persistence and perseverance.
From Mercurynews.com
POSTGAME NOTES: Vogelsong’s starry streak reaching historic levels, the anatomy of a scoring change, how a foul ball turned to horror for a Giants fan, etc. | Extra Baggs:
"He needed his curveball to do that. And it occurred to him: He hadn’t been keeping his front side closed when he tried to throw it earlier. Vogelsong made the adjustment on the mound, something he couldn’t do as a younger pitcher when the big leagues washed him away. And after striking out just one batter in the first six innings, when he faced his toughest spot of the night, he fanned Danny Valencia and Luke Hughes in succession."
From SFgate.com
Ryan Vogelsong's gem lifts SF Giants over Twins
Henry Schulman, Chronicle Staff Writer
Thursday, June 23, 2011
If only Vogelsong could showcase his talents to the manager who will make the final picks for the National League All-Star team (wink, wink).
"He's going to get real strong consideration," Bochy said. "He deserves that. We've still got a couple of weeks to go, but that's how well he's thrown, to have his name mentioned. I will say one thing: He's done everything he needs to do to go there."
Vogelsong is trying to dodge the issue, but when asked what it would mean to be an All-Star, he answered honestly.
"That would be amazing," he said, "especially with the path I've been on. An All-Star team at the major-league level has never been close to a chance for me. I don't think I've ever made an All-Star game in pro ball."
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