Join Facebook to connect with Chris Archer and others you may know. But let’s take a look at the high points of last season and try to come up with an optimistic approach to how Chris Archer could help lead the Bucs to a playoff spot in 2020.The one positive to looking at the home run numbers from 2019 is that the 20.2% HR/FB rate has to come down.

I'm going to tinker with that in spring, but it's going to be a much better version of myself than it was last year, for sure."In June 2018, Archer went on the disabled list for the first time in his career with a left abdominal strain. No, this isn’t symbolic of a fresh start or anything like that. Wouldn’t it be great to see this at least pan out a little?! The great thing about Archer, is that, no matter where we are, if we're in space, or in, 1940s Los Angeles, or on Whore Island, the way that we interact remains consistent. And off the field he’s always running clinics, helping out the community, taking pictures, and signing autographs.

Our website uses cookies to make your browsing experience better. He trimmed his trademark dreadlocks last week, returning to a style more like the one he sported as a Rays rookie in 2013. He trimmed his trademark dreadlocks last week, returning to a style more like the one he sported as a Rays rookie in 2013. I know that the balls being juiced as something to do with that, but Archer sat at 14%, 14%, 16%, and 10% in all the years prior.

Here’s why we probably won’t … Well, I waited as long as I could to tackle this one. WPXI () Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chris Archer out until 2021 after surgery. It’s tough. View Chris Archer’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. But with a new manager and staff in place, I figured it’s a good time for some optimism.I’ll keep this shorter than usual, one because I’ve already rambled plenty above and two because I think we all know what Archer needs to focus on most to find success again: Keep the ball in the yard.All right, let’s see if I can be realistically optimistic in these numbers. When he’s playing well, his emotions on the mound and with his teammates are nearly unmatched. View the profiles of people named Chris Archer. https://t.co/CNdZXmzW7bStruggle city. A durable pitcher his entire career, he’s been limited to 33 starts since July 31, 2018. Hope you’re all having a good offseason so far and you enjoyed this series. https://t.co/3ofRwwhhCSArcher #Rays OD starter. The Tampa Bay Rays traded starting pitcher Chris Archer to the Pittsburgh Pirates the team announced Tuesday. Cyril is not perfect." A couple hours later, it was done.Archer was ready in time to start Spring Training last year, but there were lingering side effects. His FIP was 3.29, more like the old Archer.“I don't want to say a whole lot. “I feel like I'm in a really good spot.