L. Gilbert, Bleday, Yates, J. Polanco, C. Green

Gilbert might be taking another step forward in 2024 ... Logan Gilbert (RHP, SEA) rocks a 2.96 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 25% K%, and 4% BB% in 161 innings. The Mariners have one of the best starting pitching staffs in the majors. Has Gilbert been more lucky than good, or have his skills taken a step forward in 2024?

SeasonIPERA/xERAWHIPH%/S%GB%/FB%BB%K%SwK%HR/FBPX
2021119.14.68/4.241.1733%/63%32%/46%6%25%12.8%10.9%142
2022185.23.20/3.921.1832%/77%36%/39%7%23%11.5%9.2%119
2023190.23.73/3.881.0831%/72%41%/40%5%25%12.8%13.3%157
20241612.96/3.360.8826%/72%44%/38%5%25%14.7%11.2%159

We're seeing some of the same skills with a slight step forward:

  • When a pitcher finds success, it's usually a mix of luck and skill. Gilbert has been limiting the hit rate, while...

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