José Soriano posts historic 0.24 ERA, first starter since 1900 to allow one run in six starts
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 25
José Soriano posts historic 0.24 ERA, first starter since 1900 to allow one run in six starts
9 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 25
The 27-year-old Los Angeles Angels pitcher achieved this milestone after five shutout innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, totaling 37⅔ innings pitched this season.
Soriano transformed his approach under new pitching coach Mike Maddux, reducing sinker usage and increasing four-seam fastballs, making him less predictable and dramatically improving his performance.
Previously considered a middling starter with a 4.26 ERA last year, Soriano overcame injuries and years in the minors to become a breakout star, defying expectations across Major League Baseball.
After two major surgeries, how did Soriano unlock record-breaking, triple-digit velocity?
Do advanced stats predict Soriano will remain an ace or regress to his average past?
Does the elite 'stuff' making Soriano dominant also make a future shoulder injury inevitable?
Should the Angels risk a massive contract on a pitcher who just became an ace?
Is a simple change in pitch selection the secret to creating a Cy Young contender overnight?