So we all know that the Angels’ starting pitching has been surprisingly decent so far this year. But here are a few things you might not have known that may cause some movement in your pants:
- The Angels have the 3rd best SP ERA in the AL, just 0.03 points behind Detroit who’s at number 2.
- The Angels have the most innings pitched among any starters in the AL.
- Angels’ starters have the 3rd most strikeouts in the AL.
- Their BAA is 2nd in the AL, as well as the majors.
- Angels’ starters have allowed the lowest OPS in the majors.
- They are also in the bottom 5 in hits and HR allowed.
- Currently the Angels have the second best WHIP in the AL
Just a few bullet points I wanted to make about the starting rotation. Now I know what you are all thinking: “Yeah but the bullpen is still awful”. And you are correct. HOWEVER, I just wanted to point out that the bullpen has been better than average at BAA and strikeouts, and are only middle of the pack when it comes to walks (seriously, I almost shit my pants when I saw that). So basically, yes the pen needs to improve, but it isn’t quite as horrible as most of us think it is. The ERA is a little misleading. They are basically a middle of the pack bullpen with potential to improve.
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