The sinkerballer led the AL with a 5.91 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Porcello's 1.29 walks-per-nine innings mark was second in the Majors. By being so efficient, Porcello was able to log a career-high of 223 innings and win a Major League-leading 22 games.
Porcello credits pitching coach Carl Willis and bullpen coach Dana LeVangie for helping him pitch the best baseball of his career this season.