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Mets Season in Review: Jerry Blevins

By Vincent Perricone
Sep 25, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jerry Blevins (39) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. New York Mets won 17-0. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jerry Blevins (39) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. New York Mets won 17-0. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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Areas to Improve Upon

Mar 13, 2016; Jupiter, FL, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jerry Blevins (39) delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 13, 2016; Jupiter, FL, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jerry Blevins (39) delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports /

Two areas Blevins needs to improve upon are walks and home runs.

Through 42 innings pitched last year, Blevins gave up 4 home runs (compare that to 3 home runs against through 57.1 innings in Washington in 2014). Being used as a lefty specialist, you have to limit runs, especially the long ball throughout your appearances.

As for walks, Blevins surrendered 15 of them throughout his appearances. While they are down consistently from the previous seasons, they need to be lower, especially if you’re being used in less innings.

The beauty of a specialist pitcher is that they could be used a lot throughout a season. The good thing about Blevins is that while he is a lefty, he can get the occasional righty out. He needs to limit those mistakes, especially against lefties.

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