Adrian Houser, recently released by the Cubs, is now viewed as a potential pitching upgrade candidate. With a 2.10 ERA across 68 2/3 innings and nine quality starts this season with the White Sox, Houser has shown significant improvement from a challenging 2024 season. His advanced metrics, such as a 4.51 SIERA and 17.1% strikeout rate, suggest some regression may be on the horizon. However, he has excelled at limiting hard contact and maintaining a solid ground ball rate, showcasing effective pitching despite previous struggles.
Adrian Houser has delivered nine quality starts in his last 11 outings, maintaining a 2.10 ERA across 68 2/3 innings while with the White Sox.
Despite his strong ERA, Houser's advanced metrics indicate potential regression with a 4.51 SIERA and a strikeout rate in the 15th percentile.
Houser has combined an exceptional grounder rate of 47.3% with a low barrel rate of 4.9%, making him effective despite allowing hard contact.
Following a rough 2024 season with a 5.84 ERA, Houser has rehabilitated his career and provided significant value to the White Sox this season.
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