It looks like the rest of baseball has finally noticed what I've known all along: Chris Capuano is a force to be reckoned with. Chris beat out over 25 other nominees this week to take the title of National League Player of the Week.
Chris is currently tied with Curt Schilling for most strikeouts in MLB, with 40, and he pitched a masterful game on Sunday, shutting out the Cubs for a 9-0 victory for the Brewers.
In my opinion, Chris has long lived in shadow of Ben Sheets and Doug Davis, even though he posted 18 wins last season. I'd like to point out that no Brewer has notched that many wins since Teddy Higuera won 18 in 1987.
All six of Cappy's starts this season have been quality starts, meaning he threw at least six innings and gave up 3 or fewer runs, and his record is currently 4-2 with an ERA of 2.36. In his 42 innings pitched this season, he has struck out 40, and walked only nine. Again, Doug Melvin, I'm begging you. Long term contract! Lock him in for a few more years! This is one pitcher we cannot afford to lose!
The National League Player of the Week award is presented by Bank of America.
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