Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito had a solid first season with the team in 2017. The former overall top prospect in baseball, Giolito showed Sox fans why he was highly regarded when he was with the Washington Nationals.
Giolito started seven games for the Sox this past season and compiled a 3-3 record with a 2.38 ERA. Although Giolito ended his season strongly with the Sox, the 23-year-old didn’t rely heavily on his curveball. Instead, according to James Fegan of the Athletic, Giolito succeeded mostly due to his ability to go out of the strike zone.