Carlos Rodon Set August On Fire

Sometimes rookie pitchers wear down as the season drags on, because they aren’t used to playing 162 games.  Former NC State pitcher Carlos Rodon was following this trajectory to a tee.  After posting a 3.20 ERA in May, June and July weren’t nearly as gracious.  Rodon’s ERA in June and July was 4.73 and 6.57 respectively.

But then there was August…

In 5 starts in August, Rodon had a 2.48 ERA with a 2-1 record.  He struck out 32 batters in 32.2 innings.  The fellas with the bat in their hands hit a measly .200 against Rodon in August.  Four out of his five starts were quality starts, and they happened to be his last 4 starts.

Last night Rodon gave up 2 earned runs in 6 innings, and struck out 5 batters against the Mariners, which was good enough for his 6th win of the season. Rodon now has a 6-5 record, a 4.15 ERA, and has struck out 119 batters in 112 innings.

The season is winding down, but it appears Rodon is just warming up.