In 2021, the Braves beat the Astros in the championship series. In 2022, they have arguably an even-better team, in large part due to the fabulous right arm of Spencer Strider. The rookie now has 3.2 fWAR and a video-game-esque 73 ERA-/51 FIP-/63 xFIP- line. He’s put up the same dominant numbers he was throwing together in relief as a starter that generally works into the third time through the order, and has shown an ability to get by even when he’s not striking everyone out. Case in point: his most recent start against the Mets, where he stifled them with “just” a 4/1 K/BB ratio.
Braves to deploy new weapon Strider in World Series rematch
