Needless to say, Justin Wilson’s tenure with the Chicago Cubs did not get off to a good start.
In 23 appearances after being acquired, he posted a 5.09 ERA in just 17 2/3 innings. He walked 19 hitters and struck out 25, while giving up 18 hits. However he only had a 3.72 FIP. Not bad, right? After all, that marked the highest FIP he has had at any point in his career.
This season, he has been miles better. In 49 2/3 innings, Wilson has given up just 37 hits and struck out 64, posted a 3.