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If in Texas everything is big, Rangers veteran hurler Scott Feldman fits right in at 6’7”.  Despite the imposing figure, Feldman is actually something of a soft-tosser who gets by with finesse.  In 2009, Feldman did more than just get by.  He was sensational in the franchise’s transition into one of the league’s better pitching rotations.  He finished with a 17-8 record and a 4.08 ERA and 1.28 WHIP.

Since then, the journey has been a bit rockier for Feldman despite the team’s good fortune, reaching back-to-back World Series.  He struggled in 2010 and then last season was only healthy enough to contribute 32 innings, though he was solid with a 3.94 ERA and stellar 1.09 WHIP.

Now 29 years old, Feldman has regained his health and has assumed a role as a spot-starter for the Rangers.  He performed admirably on Monday, pitching 4.2 innings while surrendering no earned runs.  His ERA is down to 3.00 through 15 innings of work.

Never much of a strikeout artist, Feldman does offer some solid control and keeps the ball in the park, which isn’t easy pitching in Arlington.  If he can somehow stick in the rotation, Feldman has a shot at enjoying fantasy value with plenty of wins and a respectable ERA and WHIP.  However, for now he is a fantasy afterthought with greater value in reality.

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