Erik Goeddel was another member of the Mets 2017 bullpen that got used way more than thought going into the season. Only two publications bothered to give him a full preview (ESPN and ZiPS).
He won’t be back with the Mets after a third straight year of appearing in over 30 games as he signed a contract with a non-roster invite to Rangers camp.
| Eric Goeddel | ||||||
| IP | Record | ERA | BB | K | WHIP | |
| 2016 | 35.2 | 2-2 | 4.54 | 14 | 36 | 1.318 |
| Projections | ||||||
| ZiPS | 61.1 | 4.26 | 27 | 61 | 1.34 | |
| ESPN | 2-2 | 4.50 | 36 | 1.47 | ||
| Average | 61.1 | 2-2 | 4.38 | 27.00 | 48.50 | 1.41 |
2017 Stats:
0-1, 33 G, 29.0 IP, 5.28 ERA, 11 BB, 33 K, 1.345 WHIP
ZiPS thought he would have a solid season. ESPN not as much. Turns out ESPN was right on Erik. On a pure, did the projections get it right account, the answer is no. The two projections had him pitching a little too much and little more effectively than his numbers, despite his WHIP being lower than projected. (his FIP was 5.61 last year, so his ugly ERA was earned).
