He finally has resurfaced this year on the GCL Mets and has done a commendable job in relief. His stats were consistent throughout the year and were impressive: 0-1, 2.63, 13 appearances, 23-K, 24.0-IP, 8-BB.
On July 11, he combined with Sal Aguilar and Jhonathan Torrez and pitched a no-hitter against the GCL Nationals.
Tabata actually got a late, late minute promotion to Savannah, where he’ll probably play 2010. He pitched in two games, through three innings, and gave up one earned run. His combined 2009 stats came in at 0-1, 2.67, in 15 appearances.
Forecast (Jan 2010): Tabata has some grey hairs for someone at the GCL level and needs to move fast if he wants to stay within his window. Obviously, he has earned one more shot, hopefully as high as Savannah, in 2010. We all know how hard it is to excel level to level when you are a starter, but it’s actually tougher as a reliever. Anybody who ERA’s a season under 3.99 gets another shot the following year and Tabata has earned his.
In 2010, Tabata pitched for both Savannah (4-1, 4.25, 21-appearances, 33-K, 36.0-IP), and St. Lucie (0-2, 3.48, 10 games).
9-22-10 - 2011 Forecast: - The 24-year old has started to be "faster" tracked, and should begin the 2011 season back at St. Lucie. Yes, it is his 5th year as a Met, but he is not a Rule V candidate this year due to being out the entire 2008 season. I expect him to end the 2011 season in Binghamton.
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