Also, after watching Alfredo Simon for one forgetful inning I'd say he is who the O's said he was....string straight fastball which he likes to locate on the barrel of the bat.
His breaking stuff actually looked pretty good. Hopefully he mixes some of it in with the bp fastballs next time and limits the carnage.
Straight pitch they hit very much, curveballs scare bats (at least a little).