At 22-33, the Detroit Tigers have one of the worst records in MLB.
They have a 6-4 record over their last 10 games, however, and have looked like a decent ballclub over that span.
A big reason behind that last statement is rookie pitcher Alex Faedo.
The first-year right-hander just dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon to earn a victory.
He pitched five innings of just one run, allowing three hits and a walk.
With seven strikeouts, he also showcased his ability to miss bats.
Despite today’s excellent outing, Faedo has been great for a while now.
“Alex Faedo has tossed at least five innings and allowed no more than two runs in all seven of his big league games. According to @EliasSports, he’s the third pitcher since 1893 to begin his career on a streak that long,” the Tigers tweeted.
Alex Faedo has tossed at least five innings and allowed no more than two runs in all seven of his big league games.
According to @EliasSports, he’s the third pitcher since 1893 to begin his career on a streak that long. pic.twitter.com/0QGC83t244
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 8, 2022
So far, Faedo has been everything Matt Manning was supposed to be: a reliable right-handed starter that could be in the rotation for the next six or seven years.
A Long Journey Towards A Solid Debut Season
Faedo, a Tommy John survivor, had to sit the entire 2021 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in January.
He was a promising prospect back then, but perhaps not at the same level as Manning, Casey Mize, and Tarik Skubal.
He also had COVID-19 during his rehab and lost a lot of weight.
However, he overcame all those obstacles and worked really hard to become a legitimate major league pitcher.
In seven starts, the righty has a solid 2.92 ERA in 37 frames, with 28 strikeouts and a 1.24 WHIP.
He has quietly been one of the most impressive young starters in the American League this season.
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