In 2022, Former NC State All-American Pitcher Carlos Rodon Posted His Best Year-to-Date

Former NC State All-American Pitcher Carlos Rodon just wrapped up his 8th season in the MLB, and it was arguably the best season of his career.

Rodon finished 2022 with a 14-8 record in his 1st year (and likely only year) in San Francisco, with a 2.88 ERA. He struck out 237 batters in 178 innings, and his WHIP was 1.03.

His 14 wins were a career high, as were the 237 strikeouts.

Rodon finished the regular season ranked 8th in the NL in ERA, 2nd in K’s, and 9th in WHIP.

Maybe the most important stat this year was the fact that he started a career high 31 games, which is significant, considering the fact that Rodon has had a hard time staying healthy throughout his career.

After 2020, Rodon was looking to to be without a job, but the White Sox gave him a 1-year contract that wasn’t guaranteed. He would have to prove himself, and prove himself he did.

Rodon has been named to the All-Star team the past two seasons, after not earning All-Star honors his first 6 seasons.

In 2021, the Giants inked Rodon to a 2-year $44 million contract, with all of the money guaranteed. But here’s the catch…he could opt out of the 2nd year of the contract if he pitched at least 110 innings.

Most people expect Rodon to bet on himself, opting out of the 2nd year of the contract, and find a bigger pay day elsewhere.