http://tinyurl.com/6dsels Surveying the minors -- Frederick starting pitcher Brandon Erbe Frederick Keys starting pitcher Brandon Erbe has made 27 starts this season, which is tied for the most in the Carolina League. He has pitched 143 2/3 innings and is tied for the league lead with two complete games. Erbe, who graduated from the McDonogh School, also leads the league in strikeouts with 142. Despite these impressive numbers, there’s still plenty of room for improvement. The 20-year-old right-hander also ranks first in the league in a not-so-desirable category – most home runs allowed. He has surrendered 21 home runs this year. This comes after he finished tied for fourth in the league last season with 14 home runs allowed in 119 1/3 innings pitched. Erbe is 9-12 with a 4.51 ERA at Frederick in 2008. While he’s still young, Erbe needs to cut down on the home runs allowed if he hopes to have a successful career in the major leagues someday in the future. Erbe recently answered the following survey for O’s on Deck. The survey was distributed and returned by Frederick’s media relations department. Keep in mind that this survey is designed to give you a glimpse at what Erbe is like outside of what you see on the baseball field. Don’t forget to keep checking back for more ‘Surveying the minors’ features about your favorite minor league players. Tomorrow, I’ll offer a look at Aberdeen IronBirds starting pitcher Rick Zagone. General information Name: Brandon Erbe Age: 20 Height: 6’4” Weight: 190 lbs. Hometown: Baltimore Nicknames: Erb Sauce Position: Right-handed pitcher High school/college: McDonogh School Time in professional baseball: 3 1/2 years Favorites All-time MLB player: Nolan Ryan MLB team: Orioles Sport (other than baseball): Football and basketball Food: Pizza, McDonald’s Big Mac Music: Everything TV show: The Office, Dexter, Entourage Movie: Boondock Saints Hobbies: Hunting, playing the guitar Other questions 1. What is one thing that you’d like the fans to know about you? I was born on Christmas Day and they put all of the babies in stockings at the hospital. I was too fat, so they had to just put a Santa hat on me. 2. At this point in your career, what has been your favorite moment? Winning the Carolina League championship (Mill’s Cup) in 2007 with the Keys. 3. Who is your role model? My dad. 4. In the minor leagues, what do you do for fun on a road trip? Listen to music, play cards and do crossword puzzles. 5. If you could play any other position, what would it be and why? Outfield, so I can make throws and hit. --

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