Strasburg makes his debut

[Collier11]

Went 7 innings and struck out 14. From the highlights I saw, this guy is the real deal

[texaspokieokie]

to me, he looks to be fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

compared to everybodies debut, most said his was best.

did they notice he gave up 2 runs ??

[MojoRisen]

He dominated aside from one shot that gave up 2 runs, this guy is a special player and has Washington all fired up to go to BB games. He was throwing 99 in the 7th inning and has sick curve ball.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

very dominating performance...I'm interested to see what kind of pitcher he turns out to be..

[ouleaf]

Definitely an impressive debut for sure. He showed good power and control and the ability to strike guys out for sure. While it was against a pretty lousy Pirates club, that's still MLB talent you are pitching against.

DC definitely needs a guy like that to help resurrect baseball in that market. You can only hope they don't lose their 3rd franchise.

[Scott D]

I thought the funny thing was he gives up the 2nd run, and it was like he got pissed and proceeded to strike out 7 straight Pirates.

a guy with 4 pitches, and command of those 4 pitches he has is just sick. Even Justin Verlander thinks that Strasburg has some sick stuff.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I guess the only thing tempering my excitement was that it was against the double A pittsburgh pirates

[Scott D]

so what does that make the Cubs? single A? because the Pirates have pwned them pretty good.

[KC//CRIMSON]

...a guy with 4 pitches, and command of those 4 pitches he has is just sick. Even Justin Verlander thinks that Strasburg has some sick stuff.

Yep, his 97mph curve ball is just stupid ridiculous.

[Collier11]

and his 91mph changeup

[Scott D]

he ever drops that curve to 86-87 he'll be ridiculous.