By Art Berke
All-Star righty Lucas Giolito was asked, “What’s different in your mind from this year and last year?”
Gio replied, “Mentality. Believing I’m better than every batter I face.”
Based on his performance in 2019, it’s hard to argue that Giolito hasn’t reached a level where he is indeed better than his opponents.
Giolito’s season reached a high point on Wednesday when he authored a masterpiece against the American Central-leading Twins with a complete game shutout, allowing just three hits without walking a batter and striking out 12.
Here’s a rundown of accomplishments that have made him so special:
1.