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All-Star Gio By the Numbers: 12 Interesting Things You Need to Know

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:

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