In the second leaderboard post we’ll look at the top statistical pitching performers from around Kentucky MiLB action. Remember comparisons across leagues are difficult, so this leaderboard should be considered a starting point for examining the best performances from Kentucky minor leaguers this season.

ERA

• Chris Rusin (AA Tennessee) – 3.11
• Nathan Adcock (High A Bradenton) – 3.38
• Robbie Ross (High A Bakersfield) – 3.58
• Matt Klinker (AAA Louisville) – 3.79
• Marty Popham (High A Kinston) – 4.05

Strikeouts

• Matt Klinker (AAA Louisville) – 138
• Justin Marks (High A Stockton) – 136
• Chaz Roe (AAA Colorado Springs) – 115
• Marty Popham (High A Kinston) – 113
• Nathan Adcock (High A Bradenton) – 113

BA Against

• Chris Rusin (AA Tennessee) – .240
• Nathan Adcock (High A Bradenton) – .243
• Matt Klinker (AAA Louisville) – .255
• Justin Marks (High A Stockton) – .258
• Robbie Ross (High A Kinston) – .267

Wins

• Robbie Ross (High A Bakersfield) – 12
• Nathan Jones (High A Winston-Salem) – 11
• Nathan Adcock (High A Bradenton) – 11
• Matt Klinker (AAA Louisville) – 11
• Daniel Calhoun (Low A Quad Cities) – 10

Saves

• Josh Lueke (AAA Tacoma) – 17
• Tyler Gatrell (R GCL Royals) – 13 *
• Steven Blevins (AA New Britain) – 10
• Mike Perconte (High A Daytona) – 7
• Three pitchers tied at 5

Innings Pitched

• Matt Klinker (AAA Louisville) – 163.2
• Chaz Roe (AAA Colorado Springs) – 158
• Nathan Jones (High A Winston-Salem) – 152.1
• Robbie Ross (AA Frisco) – 146
• Nathan Adcock (High A Bradenton) – 141.1