Emmet Sheehan credits game time following his career-best performance - "I build confidence with every start"

Emmet Sheehan, a rookie right-hander, showed off some impressive power stuff as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-2 on Thursday night at the Dodger Stadium. He showed his prowess by striking out nine batters in 4 2/3 hitless innings.

Talking to the press after the match, Emmet Sheehan discussed his performance and what worked for him in the game.

"I build confidence with every start but for sure, the last two have been great and that's helped me a lot, especially going into this one." Emmet Sheehan on his presence on the mound and what was working for him tonight. - SportsNet LA wrote on X (formerly Twitter.)

Despite having little major league experience, Sheehan possesses the finest pure stuff, which is difficult to debate. Because of this, the Dodgers felt confident calling him up directly from Double-A this year.

On Thursday, Sheehan had six swings and misses on the slider and four on the changeup while both pitches were functioning. Sheehan struck out 18 times in all, which is a skill the Dodgers will covet in October.

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Emmet Sheehan's baseball career

Sheehan was chosen by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth round of the Major League Baseball draft in 2021. After joining the organization, he was given the opportunity to begin his professional career with the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Dodgers. Sheehan had a 3-0 record and a 5.17 ERA for the season after pitching 34 strikeouts in 15+2/3 innings over seven outings.

No worries #bagszn🎒- emmetsheehan

With a 4-1 record and a 1.86 ERA, the 23-year-old started 10 of the 12 games he played in for Tulsa to open 2023. In 53.1 innings, he also struck out 88 hitters. Sheehan allowed two walks and three strikeouts over six innings of shutout, no-hit pitching in his debut. Sheehan defeated the Houston Astros on June 23 to get his first victory in a major league start.