How Nick Martinez became one of MLB’s most pleasant surprises
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Martinez is one of the MLB's biggest surprises, with a 1.51 ERA. Here is how he's doing it.
The Tampa Bay Rays (33-15) have surged to a stunning start. So far, they’re first in the American League, and a big part of that is their pitching. Currently, they’re ranked no.
6 in earned run average (3. 57) and no. 4 in walks+hits through innings pitched.
The starting pitching has been solid, but it’s not Drew Rasmussen or Shane McClanahan leading the team in ERA. More: How to live stream Dodgers vs Padres: MLB, TV channel 35-year-old Nick Martinez has a 1. 51 ERA so far.
It’s not only the best among the Rays, but also the second-best among qualified pitchers in the MLB, behind Cam Schlitter of the New York Yankees. He has a career 4. 01 ERA, and he’s never had a 3.
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