The Houston Astros left the 2018 season with arguably the best starting rotation in all of baseball. The things these men were able to accomplish individually and as a unit was simply astounding. From top to bottom, this rotation was full of studs that could take over any given game.
Justin Verlander entered the season as the team’s best pitcher and frontline ace. He did not disappoint and put up arguably the best season of his career. He struck out 290 batters in 254 innings with a 2.52 ERA and a 0.90 WHIP. Gerrit Cole was the big offseason acquisition but quickly surpassed any expectation.