Seattle Mariners: Stock Up, Stock Down 5/30-6/5
Pitchers
Sergio Romo – My colleague Joe Swenson calls him Sergio Oh No because it means the opponents are about to be scoring some runs. And boy did he allow the runs. In just 1.2 innings he served up 4(!) home runs, walked 1, and struck out 1 for an impressively terrible 37.80 ERA and a 4.20 WHIP.
Career outing 807 for Sergio Romo, who made his MLB debut in 2008. The first time he's allowed 3 homers in a single outing.
Noted soft contact guy who has a career 1.0 HR/9 rate got uncharacteristically pelted with the long ball. https://t.co/kUJJguARjC
— Brandon Gustafson (@TheBGustafson) June 2, 2022
Matthew Festa – Well if Swenson’s guy is Romo, my guy is Festa. Every time I’m watching him pitch he’s always aiding the opponent’s offense. This week is no different. In fact in just one less out, 1.1 innings, he struck out 2, and earned 1 hold, for a 20.25 ERA and a .75 WHIP. Coincidently, both Festa and Romo were obliterated by Baltimore hitters.
The other Starting Pitchers – So, the other two members of the starting rotation, Chris Flexen, and Robbie Ray, both were not good this past week. If you’re wondering about Marco Gonzales, he was good again. Back to Flexen, he pitched 5 innings, walking 1, and striking out 3 for a 5.40 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP.
xwOBA (quality & quantity of contact allowed) of #Mariners starter since George Kirby joined the rotation on May 8:
Logan Gilbert – .312
Marco Gonzales – .319
George Kirby – .332
Robbie Ray – .335
Chris Flexen – .383MLB xwOBA for SP's = .333
Marco! https://t.co/PDVz0lNJs6
— Luke Arkins (@luke_arkins) June 6, 2022
Not to be out down, Ray also pitched 5 innings, serving up 1 home run, walking 3, and striking out 6, for a 7.20 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP. It is looking more and more like both of these guys’ 2021 seasons were mirages. Both of these guys’ season-long numbers are closer to their career numbers. Come trade deadline don’t be surprised if the Seattle Mariners are looking at acquiring some starters.