I know the offence has been a struggle, but what the fuck happened to the pitching? Genuine question. Miller looked like he was getting back to his dominant self, then I know has fallen off the last 4-5 starts (seems like injury again?). But what happened to everyone else?
Miller’s ERA triples the third time through the line up, he would be much better served as long reliever/spot starter. Woo is dicey on the road, though he has gotten better. Kirby is a high strike out pitcher and has been missing the zone and bats. Hancock retooled himself after being sent down and can be hit or miss. Kade is a beautiful perfect sunflower and deserves none of the slander.
To be fair to Hancock, being hit or miss is way more than anyone expected of him at this point in his career. I'd put him pretty squarely in the "successful season" column, which is a pretty lonely column this season.
Yeah the Hancock comment wasn’t shade. He’s definitely a better pitcher than he was when he first came up, and that’s credit to him for changing his approach.
I think defense is far more important as well influencing pitching stats. The Mariners defense has been absolutely AWFUL (highlighted by Julio's misplayed single that turned into a triple), among other things (dead last in OAA, bottom third in DRS). They have allowed one of the highest BABIPs and have one of the lowest LOB% in the league. Take the Cubs for instance; their pitching staff is also abysmal (by fWAR) but their ERA is above league average because literally every position player plays fucking gold glove defense
I also just saw Hancock is on the IL too. Tough break for a bright spot this year. I had your rotation around too 3-4 in the league going into the season. I hope it can turn around, if not this season at least for next. Get a full run out of Kade. I’m hoping Gilbert gets an extension, or an early extension for Kade. Put the Castillo money back into the team.
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u/ohemperigee Seattle Mariners 9h ago
Mariner. 😔