I usually take Spring Training stats with a grain of salt. But certain categories from Grapefruit and Catcus league action can serve as strong indicators of regular-season success — or impending failure.
Here are some noteworthy pitching performances from Florida and Arizona (through March 13):
The Good
Strikeout-To-Walk Ratio
Alex Cobb, Rays — 18/1
Matt Harvey, Mets — 18/3
Julio Teheran, Braves — 18/4
Stephen Strasburg, Nationals — 18/5
Rick Porcello, Tigers — 14/0
Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers — 14/4
Hyun-Jin Ryu, Dodgers — 12/4
Brandon McCarthy, Diamondbacks — 10/0
David Price, Rays — 10/1
Adam Wainwright, Cardinals — 10/1
Yu Darvish, Rangers — 10/2
Cliff Lee, Phillies — 12/4
Brian Matusz, Orioles — 11/2
Justin Verlander, Tigers — 11/3
Ricky Nolasco, Marlins — 11/3
Patrick Corbin, Diamondbacks — 11/3
Josh Beckett, Dodgers — 11/3
