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?

Season	IP	ERA/xERA	WHIP	H%/S%	GB%/FB%	BB%	K%	SwK%	HR/F	BPX
2021	119.1	4.68/4.24	1.17	33%/63%	32%/46%	6%	25%	12.8%	10.9%	142
2022	185.2	3.20/3.92	1.18	32%/77%	36%/39%	7%	23%	11.5%	9.2%	119
2023	190.2	3.73/3.88	1.08	31%/72%	41%/40%	5%	25%	12.8%	13.3%	157
2024	161	2.96/3.36	0.88	26%/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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