FACTS/FLUKES: Kluber, Kipnis, Pedroia, Buchholz, Semien

Kluber's slow start won't last long ... Widely thought to be a breakout candidate entering 2014, Corey Kluber (RHP, CLE) exploded to the tune of a 2.44 ERA with 269 strikeouts en route to a Cy Young award. Kluber was rewarded in drafts as a rotation anchor entering 2015, but the results haven't been there (4.62 ERA, 1.36 WHIP through six starts). Should we be concerned?

Year  IP   ERA   xERA  Ctl  Dom  Cmd  GB/LD/FB  H%/S%  hr/f  FpK  SwK   FAv  BPV
====  ===  ====  ====  ===  ===  ===  ========  =====  ====  ===  ===  ====  ===
2012    6  5.14  4.06  2.6  7.7  3.0  45/22/33  35/68   13%  57%  12%  92.6   92
2013  147  3.85  3.25  2.0  8.3  4.1  46/26/29  33/72   12%  60%  11%  93.2  119
2014  236  2.44  2.74  1.9 10.3  5.3  48/21/31 ...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From Facts & Flukes

Let's examine Lars Nootbaar's skills at a deeper level to find any notable changes beyond the common underlying metrics.
Jun 6 2025 3:06am
How legitimate is Tarik Skubal? Let's examine the skills and underlying metrics for Zach Neto, Luis Castillo, Maikel Garcia, and Patrick Corbin.
Jun 5 2025 3:09am
Bryce Miller had a great year in 2024 but has been getting knocked around this season. Can he get back on track? Plus Jacob deGrom, Paul Goldschmidt, Jackson Holliday, and Adley Rutschman.
Jun 4 2025 3:10am
Christian Yelich loses some contact. Also: Ryan Walker, Dansby Swanson, Ryne Nelson, and Alec Bohm.
Jun 3 2025 3:06am
Josh Hader is having another elite season. Ryan O'Hearn seems to be having a breakout year. Plus, updates on Yandy Díaz, Isaac Paredes, and Drew Rasmussen.
May 30 2025 3:06am

Tools