Trevor Bauer, Cleveland Indians
It’s really a shame that Trevor Bauer had to hit the disabled list in the middle of August. He not only was having a career season, but he led all pitchers in fWAR at the time his injury took place, which was one of the reasons why he was building an intriguing Cy Young case of his own.
Gaining serious support for that postseason award has gone by the wayside because of his injury, but the 27-year-old’s progression has been fun to watch.
This is the third consecutive season that Bauer’s SIERA (4.22 to 3.80 to 3.19), strikeout rate (20.7% to 26.2% to 31.5%), and strand rate (70.4% to 76.8% to 78.9%) have improved. Even more impressive is his fWAR — it’s currently sitting at 6.0, which would be the fourth consecutive year it’s increased.
Oh, and his current 2.22 ERA will be the first time that number has settled in under 4.18 in his big-league career, which started in 2012.
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