Jarrod Parker: The Oakland A’s Next Big Thing?

The A's latest rookie sensation; Jarrod Parker got the start against the Blue Jays on Tuesday and produced how you would think any rookie pitcher would perform in his first appearance back at home after a great outing in Boston: mediocre. He lasted seven innings and threw 105 pitches (56 of which were strikes) and handed out five walks, struck out three and gave up four hits, including a two-run homer to Kelly Johnson in the top of the third.

Is this what we can expect from Parker? Shaky starts and the random great game here and there? No. Parker is better than that.

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