Video: Why Zebby Matthews Will Be the Twins' Next Ace

[Sam Caulder]

What if the next frontline arm in Minnesota is already in the system? Zebby Matthews has the pitch mix, the command, and the quiet confidence that scream breakout starter, and his upside might be even higher than people realize. Let’s talk about why the Twins could be sitting on something special.

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[RaoulDuke]

I am not sure I see Ace potential in Zebby but If he can find consistency and refine his mix I think he has the potential to be a nice 3rd starter.

 

 

[mnfireman]

He also has a 5.92 ERA, has given up 23 HR in 117 IP, has a career 1.538 WHIP, averages less than 5 IP/Start, and will be 26 on May 22. Next closer maybe, but I don't think he will be the next "Ace"...

[Major League Ready]

9 hours ago, RaoulDuke said:

I am not sure I see Ace potential in Zebby but If he can find consistency and refine his mix I think he has the potential to be a nice 3rd starter.

 

 

Sounds about right to me.

[MinnInPa]

he is what we have a lot of ...3,4,5 starters... Ober(a good 3), then- Matthews, Abel, SWR, Festa, Bradley, Morris, Adams. Hopefully this group continues to improve and become solid in their roles.. holding out hope for Prielipp

[twinstalker]

Well, no.  Zebby has #2 potential, just like 0 other Twins starters.  Since we've had only Johan as an ace #1 for the last 37 years, this should be an exciting development.  He might be a 3+, but that's not his potential.  His potential is basically as ace-ish as we've had around here.