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Adopted: Mike Hebert

Methead Jul 22 2008 11:11 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 22 2008 11:32 AM

This dude could use some guidance. He's struggling to throw strikes so far in pro ball, but his numbers in high school weren't bad. Had a K/BB ratio of 54/18 during his senior season. I assume he was getting a lot more swings and misses than he is now. He's 6'3, 180 pounds, and doesn't even turn 18 until Aug 11. Here's a look at some stats while I track down more stuff.

Methead Jul 22 2008 11:24 AM

The good news is, no one can get a hit off him. Opponents are batting just .143 against young Mike so far. His GCL Mets stats/roster page is here.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 22 2008 11:34 AM

Is it pronounced Hey-Bear? Cuz, you know, that would be cooler than HE-BERT.

Methead Jul 22 2008 01:03 PM

I dunno. I've got good nicknames lined up either way.

Vince Coleman Firecracker Jul 22 2008 01:37 PM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Is it pronounced Hey-Bear? Cuz, you know, that would be cooler than HE-BERT. Yeah, Ay-Bear is much better. Bobby agrees.

Methead Jul 23 2008 09:00 AM

The little whippersnapper went 3 innings in relief last night to pick up his first professional win. Walked 2, struck out 3, gave up 1 hit, lowering his ERA to 3.72 in the process. Batters are now hitting .133 against him. edit : Box Score

Methead Jul 31 2008 08:31 PM

So much for that. Latest appearance on July 30, 1/3 of an inning, 6 earned runs. Go get 'em next time, kid.

Methead Aug 05 2008 07:10 AM

Methead wrote: Go get 'em next time, kid. The roller coaster ride continues. Last night, Aug 4th... 3 IP, 1H, 0R, 4K, 3BB ERA now stands at 6.92 through 13 professional innings.

Methead Aug 11 2008 07:10 AM

He's continuing to miss bats, as well as the plate. Full breakdown here

Methead Jun 18 2009 06:34 AM

I know this kid was in the Instructional League over the winter, but I can't seem to figure out where he was sent after that.

Edgy MD Jun 18 2009 07:16 AM

Probably in extended spring training waiting for the short season leagues to begin.

Methead Jun 18 2009 10:37 AM

Yeah... but I figured those teams might have rosters figured out at this point. I guess not.

Methead Jul 28 2009 08:07 PM

After beginning the 2009 season in extended spring training, Hebert has surfaced with the Gulf Coast Mets... again. Repeating a season with them is probably for the best, since he couldn't find the plate in 2008. So far this year, he's performing better. In limited action (7 innings) he's only walked two batters, representing a huge improvement over last year. Plenty of time to get better - he doesn't even turn 19 until 8/11. As a reliever this season he's pitched 4 shutout innings. Full stats through two games: 7IP, 4H, 1R, 4K, 2BB, 1.29 ERA

Methead Aug 04 2009 06:44 PM

Started a game on 8/3 and pitched 5 shutout innings. Opponents are batting just .195 off of him, however his K:BB ratio for the year so far stands at 5:4.

Methead Aug 21 2009 07:39 AM

At the end of last season it was pretty obvious that Mike was going to have to quit walking so many batters, and it looks like he's making progress. Last season: 21 IP, 29 BB This season: 23.1 IP, 13 BB Also, his ground ball percentage is up to 63% - from 34% last season.

Edgy MD Aug 21 2009 07:47 AM

I think his problem isn't his surfeit of walks any longer, but his deficit of innings.

Methead Aug 21 2009 08:02 AM

Looks that way. He didn't join the team late July though, a month later than everyone else.

Methead Dec 26 2009 08:11 PM Re: Adopted: Mike Hebert

Still alive. [url]http://macksmets.blogspot.com/2009/11/q-p-michael-hebert.html

Methead Jun 29 2010 08:47 AM Re: Adopted: Mike Hebert

Mike's improvement last season has earned him a promotion to Single-A Kingsport in the Appalachian League. Let's hope he can pile up some innings this year. Here's his roster page.

Methead Sep 07 2010 09:49 AM Re: Adopted: Mike Hebert

Mike had some growing pains in Kingsport and went 3-7 with a 4.47 ERA over 56.1 innings. He had trouble staying consistent, pitching great one day and getting shelled the next. Seems like he may have been a little unlucky though, with a .360 BABIP. Despite the pedestrian numbers, he's been bumped up to Savannah, where he's been great thus far. Hopefully he starts off next season at that level too.

Methead Jul 02 2011 08:53 AM Re: Adopted: Mike Hebert

OK... he's back in rookie ball at age 21. The team's roster page lists his status as "rehab" so I guess he's getting back in shape before the inevitable bump back up to A-ball. Let's hope so anyway. Never thought to check youtube for video on this kid, but here's a decent one showing young Mike striking out some chump in Kingsport last year. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z4cLU24GD4

Methead Apr 04 2012 09:18 AM Re: Adopted: Mike Hebert

Looks like my boy was released on 3/28/12.