FACTS/FLUKES: Porcello, K. Seager, Minor, Piscotty and Alonso
May 15 2018
Porcello displays stronger skills... Rick Porcello (RHP, BOS) disappointed in 2017 with a 4.65 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP. In February, we mentioned that there was "an opportunity to profit" after his 2017 season. Through eight starts in 2018, the right-hander's 2.79 ERA and 0.95 WHIP have been a draft-day bargain. What do his skills suggest about his 2018 success?
Year IP ERA xERA Ctl Dom Cmd FpK SwK G/L/F H% S% hr/f BPV ==== === ==== ==== === ==== === === === ======== === === ==== === 2014 205 3.43 3.74 1.8 5.7 3.1 64% 8% 49/22/29 30 74 9% 96 2015 172 4.92 3.77 2.0 7.8 3.9 60% 9% 46/22/33 34 67 14% 111 2016 189 3.15 3.72 1.3 7.6 5.9 64% 9% 43/19/38 28 73 9% ...
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
Miguel Vargas has broken out in 2026. How much can he sustain?
Jul 31 2026 3:06am
Jul 31 2026 3:06am
Wyatt Langford has been bitten by the injury bug once again this year, but has he made progress in other areas? Also, Pete Alonso, Tanner Bibee, Yainer Diaz, and Keider Montero.
Jul 30 2026 3:06am
Jul 30 2026 3:06am
After posting a combined 1.96 ERA in 321 IP in 2024-25, Paul Skenes has a near-3.50 ERA in 2026. Is there any reason for concern? Plus, Seiya Suzuki, Riley O'Brien, Ty France, and Jakob Marsee.
Jul 29 2026 3:08am
Jul 29 2026 3:08am
Jesús Luzardo has improved his results since May. Also: Rafael Devers, Bryson Stott, Roki Sasaki, Brett Baty.
Jul 28 2026 3:06am
Jul 28 2026 3:06am
Gerrit Cole has come on strong over his last handful of starts and could be poised for a big finish. Plus, Dean Kremer, Royce Lewis, José Caballero, and Joc Pederson.
Jul 27 2026 3:08am
Jul 27 2026 3:08am
