Carlos Rodon

[John Kelly]

He's been dynamite in all five starts this season, including a no-hit performance against the Cleveland Indians on April 14.

Rodon is noticeably slimmer this season.

I assume he will attribute his amazing form reversal to a rigorous offseason training regimen.

Given baseball's sordid past with performance-enhancing drugs, I'd like to peek inside Rodon's medicine cabinet.

Call me a respectful skeptic.

And a snoop, if you must.

BEFORE



AFTER

 

[John Kelly]

Rodon entered tonight's game with a 0.72 ERA and a 0.64 WHIP.

 

[Brayden11]

Believe or not but an individual dedicated to a workout program for 6 months can transform themselves without PED’s.

 

[John Kelly]

Believe or not but an individual dedicated to a workout program for 6 months can transform themselves without PED’s.

Understood.

I assume most players, especially pitchers, combine exercise and "supplements."

I remember when ESPN's Peter Gammons reported that Houston teammates Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte, inseparable pals, were spending hours in the gym getting ready for the 2004 MLB season.

We later learned Clemens and Pettitte were doing a lot more than just sit-ups and pull-ups.

 

[Brayden11]

Understood.

I assume most players, especially pitchers, combine exercise and "supplements."

I remember when ESPN's Peter Gammons reported that Houston teammates Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte, inseparable pals, were spending hours in the gym getting ready for the 2004 MLB season.

We later learned Clemens and Pettitte were doing a lot more than just sit-ups and pull-ups.

oh no doubt. It‘s easier to cheat especially with what those guys have access to, but at the end of the day...put in the hard work.

 

[John Kelly]

I agree.

Where's the integrity?

And who's policing the sport?

Rodon's last pitch tonight traveled 98 miles per hour in the sixth inning.

On the season, Rodon now has 44 strikeouts against only nine walks.

 

[billysink]

Carlos Rodon has always had a ton of talent. Before you start snoopin in folk toiletries


https://therichreport.com/2021/04/20/rewind-the-tape-carlos-rodon-then-vs-carlos-rodon-now/

 

[John Kelly]

Carlos Rodon has always had a ton of talent. Before you start snoopin in folk toiletries


https://therichreport.com/2021/04/20/rewind-the-tape-carlos-rodon-then-vs-carlos-rodon-now/

Good link, Billy.

I knew about Rodon's injury history.

The White Sox obviously did not trust Rodon when signing him to only a one-year deal in the offseason.

They paid him $3 million.

Rodon will make three or four times that amount next season as an unrestricted free agent, if he continues to post these impressive numbers.

Scott Boras is his agent.

 

[billysink]

Has offered lots of wagering value in career.

 

[John Kelly]

Carlos Rodon gave up no runs and five hits tonight.

He said in a postgame interview he surrendered four hits on change-ups and one hit on his fastball.

"We'll clean that up in the next start," said Rodon.

Pro X Athlete near Indianapolis is the facility where Rodon worked out in the offseason.

Pro X Athlete Development | Pro X Athlete Development

 

[FairWarning]

Carlos Rodon has always had a ton of talent. Before you start snoopin in folk toiletries


https://therichreport.com/2021/04/20/rewind-the-tape-carlos-rodon-then-vs-carlos-rodon-now/

Third pick in the draft. I remember watching him on NC St in the CWS.

 

[John Kelly]

Carlos Rodon set to start Thursday afternoon against division rival Minnesota at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Rodon is 5-0 this season with a 0.58 ERA.

Michael Pineda will be Rodon's mound opponent.

First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. CT.

 

[MrTop]

but Rodan could never beat Godzilla.

 

[John Kelly]

 

[John Kelly]

Rodon was scratched from Thursday's start against the Twins.

He'll go Saturday against the Royals.