There are some players (or teams) that just give you the heebie jeebies. The one for me that first comes to mind is Rick Mirer, who in the words of the great scribe Mencken “lingers in memory, horrible even there.” He was the Seahawks’ consolation prize second round quarterback pick in the 1993 NFL draft, after New England took WSU’s Drew Bledsoe number one. He was very athletic, successful at Notre Dame, but in the pro game he seemed befuddled and bewildered. I just couldn’t stand it. I remember thinking at the time it was a good thing the coaches didn’t have sidearms.
But I definitely agree that one should tape the game with the heebie jeebie player, and then approach with caution.
The good thing about this DiPoto team is that, in theory, you are not stuck with a pitcher forever if they are bad. So worst case Gallardo will be more hormetic than fatal.