The First Half for the Indians – Four Takeaways from the Good and Bad (Part One)

4. Bauer’s All-Star First Half

The Indians have always had the belief that Trevor Bauer could be a top MLB pitcher someday, and while they have gone through some growing pains along the way, the last two seasons it’s paid off, and this he’s been one of the best pitchers in the game, earning his way to being an All-Star.

His record is just 8-6, but he’s got a stellar 2.24 ERA, and he’s struck out 175 batters, this after striking out 196 all of last season.

It’s hard to argue with him as even the best pitcher on the roster in the first half, even better than fellow All-Star Corey Kluber.

His 175 K’s are the most by an Indians pitcher before the All-Star break since Sam McDowell struck out 183 batters before the 1970 break.

Bauer again will be a huge part of the direction the Indians go to in the second half.

Here are the lowest qualified first-half ERAs by @Indians pitchers since the mound was lowered in 1969:

1.47: Gaylord Perry, 1974
1.73: Gaylord Perry, 1972
2.08: Len Barker, 1981
2.243: Tom Candiotti, 1991
2.244: Trevor Bauer, 2018

— Ryan Milowicki (@RyanMilowicki) July 15, 2018

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