POLL: September Call Ups (Pitcher Edition)

This is part two of a two part poll trying to see who the McCoven believe can be the biggest contributors amongst September call ups. For the Pitchers, I am going to include pitchers not on the 40 man roster currently, because there are some interesting names who could be added.

Without further adieu, the contenders:

Randy Johnson, LHP

2009: Majors (SF): 91.2 IP, 4.81 ERA, 4.94 FIP, 7.89 K/9, 1.32 WHIP

My Son, Randy Johnson, was the Giants 3rd starter before suffering a shoulder injury. If the Unit comes back, it will be as reliever. He is currently on the 60 day DL, so a roster move would have to be made.

Waldis Joaquin, RHP

2009: Minors (AA & AAA): 61.0 IP, 2,36 ERA, 3.19 FIP, 7.11 K/9, 1.10 WHIP

Joaquin, who had a brief stint with the Giants this season, has enjoyed a very good season split between AA Connecticut and AAA Fresno. Joaquin has not yet allowed a HR this season and has not yet allowed an earned run in 7 IP in Fresno. Joaquin is a member of the 40 man roster

Geno Espineli, LHP

2009: Minors (AAA Fresno): 56.0 IP, 3.70 ERA, 3.73 FIP, 4.47 K/9, 1.27 WHIP

Espineli, who is not a member of the 40 man roster, is the Grizzlies' leader in saves. Espineli also leads the Grizzlies in number of rumored trades to the A's to draw the asians to the park.

Alex Hinshaw, LHP

2009: Minors (AAA Fresno): 49.1 IP, 4.01 ERA, 3.58 FIP, 11.12 K/9, 1.43 WHIP

           Majors (SF): 5.1 IP, 8.44 ERA, 7.96 FIP, 1.69 K/9, 2.06 WHIP

This is the Hinshaw we all love, hate, love, then hate again. Hinshaw has posted outstanding strikeout numbers along with a high WHIP in Fresno. Hinshaw is on the 40 man and could be useful as a strikeout lefty out of the pen.

Osiris Matos, RHP

2009: Minors (AAA Fresno): 45.1 IP, 3.18 ERA, 3.81 FIP. 6.94 K/9, 1.22 WHIP

           Majors (SF): 6.0 IP, 9.00 ERA, 6.25 FIP, 7.50 K/9, 2.00 WHIP

Matos, who has had a stint with the Giants already this season, has had a good season at AAA Fresno. He could slide into the back of the bullpen mix along with Valdez and mehdders.

Steve Edlefsen, RHP

2009: Minors (A, AA, AAA): 60.1 IP, 1.79 ERA, 3.80 FIP, 9.33 K/9, 1.18 WHIP

Edlefsen has had meteoric rise through the minor leages this season, starting at San Jose now pitching in Fresno. Edlefsen is not on the 40 man, but could contribute if called upon.

Ryan Sadowski, RHP

2009: Minors (A, AAA): 91.0 IP, 4.05 ERA, 5.06 FIP, 7.35 K/9, 1.29 WHIP

           Majors (SF): 28.1IP, 4.45 ERA, 4.71 FIP, 5.40 K/9, 1.59 WHIP

Sadowski was a flash in the pan prior to the all star break, then became more ineffective with each start. Sadowski, who is on the 40 man roster, has not pitched well since being sent back down to Fresno.

Kevin Pucetas, RHP

2009: Minors (AAA Fresno): 151.2 IP, 3.98 ERA, 4.47 FIP, 5.26 K/9, 1.25 WHIP

Pucetas has been the staff ace for the Grizzlies. Pucetas has not pitched well as of late, and relies on his defense due to his low strikeout rate. Pucetas is not on the 40 man roster, and would likely be a starter if called up.

Madison Bumgarner, LHP

2009: Minors (A, AA): 116.1 IP, 1.93 ERA, 3.63 FIP, 6.39 K/9, 1.07 WHIP

When I did the position player list, I left Posey out because it has been stated he won't get called up. He was talked about anyway. Point being it's hard to make this list without including Bumgarner in a token fashion. While the results have remained the same, the strikeout rate is down. If Bumgarner were to be called up, it would be for a bullpen role.