Scott Kazmir has looked pretty sharp since returning from his DL stint/reunion with Rick Peterson. How sharp? Let's compare his #'s from 2006-2009 (both pre and post RIck Peterson).
| Strike % | GB/FB | Pits/PA | Pit/Inn | K% | BB% | K/BB | K/9 | BB/9 | |
| 2006 | 63.6% | 1.07 | 4.0 | 16.8 | 26.7% | 8.5% | 3.1 | 10.1 | 3.2 |
| 2007 | 63.5% | 1.04 | 4.1 | 17.5 | 26.9% | 10.0% | 2.7 | 10.4 | 3.9 |
| 2008 | 63.3% | 0.63 | 4.3 | 18.0 | 25.9% | 10.9% | 2.4 | 9.8 | 4.1 |
| pre RP 2009 | 60.2% | 0.94 | 3.9 | 19.3 | 15.6% | 12.9% | 1.2 | 6.9 | 5.7 |
| post RP 2009 | 65.3% | 0.83 | 4.5 | 19.0 | 26.2% | 4.8% | 5.5 | 9.9 | 1.8 |
Yes, it is a small sample size of 2 games. The strike%, K% and BB stats are extremely encouraging. If he can maintain the trend fewer walks his pitches per batter and inning should improve. Even if they don't, I'll take 5 innings of this Kaz every 5 days. Thank you Mr. Peterson for whatever if is you did.