And both Brown and Horton were very good, but their xFIP/ERAs were over a run or so higher than their actual numbers. This staff doesn’t need a Skubal, just anyone who can induce soft contact and minimize home runs.
People would appreciate the streaky bats if they noticed how much they contribute to run prevention. The team ERA is .04 runs higher than Pittsburghs with a 7.5 gap in war. Impressive horsefeathers. So is allowing the most home runs with a 99 park factor.