#pitching-analytics

#pitching-analytics

It's a bit surprising to see Pop command a big league deal. He bounced around during the 2025 season. He opened the year with the Blue Jays but was released shortly after Opening Day. Pop got to the big leagues for four appearances with the Mariners and pitched one time as a member of the Mets. He allowed 12 runs (11 earned) in just 6 2/3 MLB innings. That pushed his career earned run average to 4.88 over 162 1/3 frames spanning five seasons.

Verlander wrapped up his first season with the Giants by recording his fourth win of the season and the 266th of his career as San Francisco beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Saturday afternoon at Oracle Park. Over six innings, Verlander allowed two runs both on solo homers with seven strikeouts to one walk. All in all, the 42-year-old concludes his 20th season in the majors with a 4-11 record, 3.85 ERA and 137 strikeouts over 152 innings.

From a numbers standpoint, one can make an argument Kershaw is one of the best regular season pitchers in the history of the sport. From his record to strikeout rate and ERA, several advanced analytics would back that claim up strongly. Whether unfair or not, Kershaw does have the reputation struggle in the playoffs. Over his career, Kershaw has a 4.49 ERA in 22 postseason series dating back to 2008. His record is 13-13 during this time span.