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Dillon Gee, Elias & Robert Person

by Matthew Cerrone on September 27th, 2010 at 8:21 am

Www.google.com 2010-9-27 8-20Yesterday, in a win against the Phillies, 24–year-old RHP Dillon Gee pitched seven innings, letting up two runs, striking out five batters and walking two.

According to Elias Sports Bureau, “Gee is the first pitcher to make his major-league debut for the Mets and post an ERA of 2.00 or lower over his first four starts with the club since Robert Person posted an identical record and ERA in his first four starts in the majors, spanning the 1995 and 1996 seasons.”

Gee looked very good against the Nationals and Pirates to start his major-league career, but has since pitched well against the Braves and Phillies, both of whom are fighting for a playoff spot.  As such, assuming he finishes strong, he will clearly be in the conversation this winter about next year’s rotation.