WHERE IS WALDO? WHAT ABOUT UBALDO?

Everyone knows Waldo from the "Where Is" fame.  But, what about Ubaldo?

Ubaldo Jimenez is a 26-year old right-handed pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. Maybe that's why he doesn't sound familiar.  Well, start taking note because the talented hurler is putting up the most impressive pitching stats this side of Bob Gibson in the late 60's.  Early this season, in just his second start, Jimenez fired the first no-hitter of the 2010 season vs. Atlanta.  But that achievement just fits in nicely with the rest of the staggering numbers, evidence of his total dominance.

Coming into this season Ubaldo's career win-loss mark was a respectable 36-28.  Pitching in hitter friendly Denver can be most pitchers' nightmare, but this season the Dominican Republic product isn't buying that theory at all.  He has yielded only one home run.

Just like you should act when you are served your favorite delicious meal--take your time, chew slowly, enjoy and digest these delicious stats.  Games Started: 11. Record; 10-1. Earned Run Average: 0.78.  Innings Pitched: 80.1  Hits: 46. Opponent Batting Avg: .172.  Strikeouts: 70.  Walks: 26.  His WHIP, average of how many base-runners reach via walk or hit per inning, is a paltry 0.90.  Unheard of in this modern age.

If you don't know Ubaldo, get to know him.  He is one of the greatest stories of 2010.  Where is Ubaldo?  He's on the mound in Denver, CO.