Dillon Maples’ few 2017 MLB appearances for the Chicago Cubs were hardly that of a pitcher you’d want to take up a roster spot. In his 5 1/3 major league innings, Maples’ ERA was 10.13. Before being demoted to the Iowa Cubs Friday, Maples’ spring training ERA was 14.29. Despite the small sample size, his struggles and demotion are enough to turn some fans off of Maples. However, Maples could be a mainstay in the bullpen by season’s end.
Even his major league peripherals aren’t as bad as they seem
A 10.13 ERA is bad. No one will argue otherwise.