I didn't see a thread dedicated to this guy but there should be one.
First, let's look at his career numbers: 2.49 era, 157 era+, 2.64 fip, 1.02 whip, 10.7 k/9. Obviously outstanding.
Now, let's look at his last four seasons: 1.90 era, 207 era+, 2.13 fip, 0.89 whip, 11.9 k/9. Mind boggling.
Now, let's look at this year in particular: 0.69 era, 554 (!) era+, 0.99 fip, 0.53 whip, 14.1 k/9. Video game numbers.
And now here's his game log from this year:
He's had only one game where he gave up more than 2 runs. In 8 of his 13 appearances he's given up ZERO earned runs. He's given up SIX (!) earned runs all season long. He hasn't given up more than five hits in a single outing this year. 122 strikeouts versus just 11 (!) walks. In 12 of his 13 outings, he's given up 3 or fewer hits.
The guy is absolutely bonkers. Though it will be interesting to see him moving forward. He had his worst start of the season on June 26, following MLB's restrictions on sticky stuff. I mean, it was still a really good start - 6.0 ip, 3 h, 2 r, 1 bb, 5 k - but not at all up to his usual standards (as crazy as that sounds). So I wonder how he'll be affected by these new policies.
But still....the guy is putting up historically good numbers and has been otherworldly for a long time now.
First, let's look at his career numbers: 2.49 era, 157 era+, 2.64 fip, 1.02 whip, 10.7 k/9. Obviously outstanding.
Now, let's look at his last four seasons: 1.90 era, 207 era+, 2.13 fip, 0.89 whip, 11.9 k/9. Mind boggling.
Now, let's look at this year in particular: 0.69 era, 554 (!) era+, 0.99 fip, 0.53 whip, 14.1 k/9. Video game numbers.
And now here's his game log from this year:
He's had only one game where he gave up more than 2 runs. In 8 of his 13 appearances he's given up ZERO earned runs. He's given up SIX (!) earned runs all season long. He hasn't given up more than five hits in a single outing this year. 122 strikeouts versus just 11 (!) walks. In 12 of his 13 outings, he's given up 3 or fewer hits.
The guy is absolutely bonkers. Though it will be interesting to see him moving forward. He had his worst start of the season on June 26, following MLB's restrictions on sticky stuff. I mean, it was still a really good start - 6.0 ip, 3 h, 2 r, 1 bb, 5 k - but not at all up to his usual standards (as crazy as that sounds). So I wonder how he'll be affected by these new policies.
But still....the guy is putting up historically good numbers and has been otherworldly for a long time now.
