Jared Jones walking hardly anyone is an incredible (and unexpected) turn of events. He was never out of control in the minors but he walked over 3.5 per nine which was enough for experts to consider him a reliever risk. Thus far his .78 walks per nine and 10 to 1 k/bb ratio are insane. But the kicker is the ratio of K and BB percentages. Jones is at 34.1%. Here is a link to FanGraphs career leaderboard all time. Only 3 other pitchers have ever had over 30% and they are all relievers. Jacob DeGrom and Chris sale (to pick a couple guys) career is 25%.
Sure. It’s the strikeouts.
But really.
It’s the walks. Or lack of them. He keeps that up and he’s the best pitcher in the game and it isn’t close.
Jared Jones walking hardly anyone is an incredible (and unexpected) turn of events. He was never out of control in the minors but he walked over 3.5 per nine which was enough for experts to consider him a reliever risk. Thus far his .78 walks per nine and 10 to 1 k/bb ratio are insane. But the kicker is the ratio of K and BB percentages. Jones is at 34.1%. Here is a link to FanGraphs career leaderboard all time. Only 3 other pitchers have ever had over 30% and they are all relievers. Jacob DeGrom and Chris sale (to pick a couple guys) career is 25%.
Sure. It’s the strikeouts.
But really.
It’s the walks. Or lack of them. He keeps that up and he’s the best pitcher in the game and it isn’t close.
He won’t though. It isn’t possible. Right?
Sorry. Forgot the link to the leaderboard:
https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&type=1&sortcol=8&sortdir=default&startdate=&enddate=&month=0&season1=1871&season=2024&qual=20
Excited for another listen! This is my new fav feature of the early season