MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted April 30, 2022 Posted April 30, 2022 I'm adopting 19 year old Canadian right handed starting pitcher Calvin Ziegler.He was drafted by the Mets in the second round of the 2021 Amateur draft.He didn't play last year but has started off his professional this year at St. Lucie (low A).In four games he has pitched 14 2/3 innings.Maybe opposing hitters are intimidated by his 160 kilometers per hour fastball speed.Maybe Poutine really is the breakfast of champions.Whatever the reason, he has given up just five hits and struck out twenty-six batters (not a misprint) in those 14 2/3 inings.Welcome to the family, Cal.Later
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted May 13, 2022 Author Posted May 13, 2022 Cal pitched four no decision innings last night in which he struck out nine batters.He as started six games this year, and has not given up more than two hits in any start.https://www.milb.com/player/calvin-ziegler-683349Later
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted May 19, 2022 Author Posted May 19, 2022 He started and pitched 4 2/3 innings last night. He gave up (only) two hits (again) walked three and struck out nine.Later
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted June 6, 2022 Author Posted June 6, 2022 Last night he pitched two hitless innings in his first start since coming back from a brief stint on the IL.That continued his streak of not giving up more than two hits in any game he has pitched.His line for the year is now 8G, 8 GS, 31 IP, 11 H, 19 BB, 51K, 2.90 ERA, .968 WHIP.Later
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted June 10, 2022 Author Posted June 10, 2022 Cal was the losing pitcher today.He gave up three hits (the first time this year) and 3 ER, with 1 BB and 4 K in 3 1/3 IP.Later
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted June 17, 2022 Author Posted June 17, 2022 Cal can't seem to get any help.He was the "opener" in tonight's game.He pitched one inning, gave up one run on one hit and struck out two.He took the loss because the pitchers who followed him soiled the linens giving up the final 13 runs on 16 hits in a 17-2 loss.Later
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted July 6, 2022 Author Posted July 6, 2022 No official word, but Calvin hasn't pitched in about two weeks.Me must be on the IL.Or was eaten by a gator.Later
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted August 4, 2022 Author Posted August 4, 2022 The kid finally pitched tonight. (He must have been on the IL)He pitched 2/3 of an inning, gave up one run (not earned) no hits, but walked three and struck out one.This continues his streak of not giving up more than two hits in any game he's started - sorta.Later
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted August 14, 2022 Author Posted August 14, 2022 The kid is easing back into the rotation.He started today, and his line was: 2IP, 0 H,0 R, 1 B, 3K (he hit one batter)His string is still intact of never giving up more than two hits in any start.Later
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted August 21, 2022 Author Posted August 21, 2022 The kid started again tonight.He pitched 2 1/3, gave up one hit (his string of two or fewer its in every start is still alive), one un-earned run, walked three and struck out two. No decision.Later
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted August 27, 2022 Author Posted August 27, 2022 After getting rained out yesterday, Calvin started today's first game of the double header for St. Lucie.He was the losing pitcher 3-1.His numbers:3 IP (his longest stint this year),2 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4K)His streak, of not giving up more than 2 hits in any start, continues.Later
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted September 2, 2022 Author Posted September 2, 2022 Well, the streak got snapped.Cal didn't get out of the first inning tonight.His line was .2IP, 4H, 5R, 5ER, 1BB, 2K.The team is down 0-8 in the second inning.SighLater
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted September 9, 2022 Author Posted September 9, 2022 Cal started the first game of tonight's doubleheader.His line:2.2IP, 4H, 2R, 2ER, 4BB, 2K. He's thrown 60 pitches, with 28 strikes.The game is in a rain delay with his team losing 2-0.OE: the game resumed. He got the loss (final score 4-0) It dropped his record to 0-6.Later
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted September 16, 2022 Author Posted September 16, 2022 Cal got a playoff start tonight for St. Lucie.His line: 1.1 IP, 2H, 2R, 2ER, 3B, 3K 43 pitches, 24 strikes.Later
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted January 21, 2023 Author Posted January 21, 2023 Amazinavenue.com rates him the team's #11 prospect.https://www.amazinavenue.com/2023/1/20/23555170/mets-top-25-prospects-for-2023-rhp-calvin-ziegler-11Later
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted September 10, 2023 Author Posted September 10, 2023 He's back from the IL (a year since he last started)He started for St Lucie tonight, pitched one inning and struck out the side (with no walks).Welcome back, kid.Late
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted March 19, 2024 Author Posted March 19, 2024 Metsmerized.com rates him the #22 prospect:22. CALVIN ZIEGLER, RHPB/T: R/R Age: 10/3/2002 (21)Ht: 6’0″ Weight: 205 lbsAcquired: 2021 Second Round Pick from TNXL Academy (Ocoee, FL)ETA: 2025 Previous Rank: N/A2023 Pitching Stats (St. Lucie): 1 G (1 GS), 1.0 IP, 0.00 ERA, 0.000 WHIP, 0.0 BB/9, 27.0 K/9The Mets have a really good pitching prospect in Ziegler. His 2023 season was cut short, limiting him to just one inning pitched. He has dealt with several injuries in his brief career, including biceps tendinitis, bone spurs, and a torn quad. In total, he has pitched just under 50 career pro innings.The upside is undoubtedly there, though. In his only full season, Ziegler pitched to a 4.44 ERA in 46 2/3 innings but recorded 70 strikeouts. That equates to an impressive 13.5 K/9. On the other hand, Ziegler also walked 35 batters in that same span, equating to a poor 6.8 BB/9.Ziegler throws three pitches: a fastball, a curveball, and a splitter. Ziegler’s fastball and curveball are considered above average, grading out to a 60 on the 20-80 scale. His fastball tends to sit in the 92-94 mph range, which works well for him despite his below-average size on the mound. His curveball sits in the low 80s and tends to generate a lot of swings and misses. The splitter is still considered a work in progress, and staying healthy will have a big impact on further developing his pitches.A lot will be riding on the 2024 season for Ziegler. He needs to prove that he is healthy and can stay healthy. If he does that and pitches at a high level, he can rise through the minor leagues quickly. Later
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted April 7, 2024 Author Posted April 7, 2024 Cal pitched four hitless, walk less innings for Brooklyn today, striking out nine.It earned an article:https://risingapple.com/posts/ny-mets-prospect-calvin-ziegler-perfect-debut-jonah-tong-strikeouts/partners/36534?fbclid=IwAR17ok93A0a_8tZDuWQxwohCRou-GyQgmIP4X921-X9pT5wiYlQeCiQg-Jg_aem_AbFjdWKbdiMhX6Nfc92Qgn0srjy6ktz32hKwiUDNUbzglBz5BSSg0hB_ovAUQ-Ie17Wdlql2aJsoIa0Xu4ZP4Dr9Later
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted April 15, 2024 Author Posted April 15, 2024 Another hitless start (see the early posts in this thread) , but he only went 2IP, 0H, 2BB, 4K, but he made an error that led to an unearned run.No reason why they took him out ... yet (holding breath).Later
Cowtipper Old-Timey Member Posted September 30, 2025 Posted September 30, 2025 Ziegler didn't pitch at all in 2025, having spent the whole year on the IL. He's still just 22 years old.
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