Old Timer in the Bronx

The 39 year old soon to be 40 year old Andy Pettitte pitched his first game since 2010 yesterday. He received the loss in the game against the Mariners. He went 6 1/3 innings and gave up 4 runs. Lets look at his Pitching Performance Value.

Pettitte got 19 outs and the average OPS that he got out was .648. To put that along side 7 hits, 3 walks and 4 runs Pettitte's PPV is 30.78. That is relativity low, but for a first start back in the major leagues it isn't too bad. As Pettitte gets more work and the nervous feelings go away Pettitte can be a legitimate force later  in the season.