… at least he is THIS year. Next year, he will have to contend with Walker Buehler for that role, assuming that Striker can come back strong from his Tommy John Surgery. Bobby Miller is having an excellent rookie season, but in all likelihood, it may be better than the statistics indicate. While Clayton Kershaw was younger, he pitched 108 innings as a rookie and allowed 109 hits; he walked 52 and struck out 100 while allowing a 4.26 ERA and a 1.495 WHIP.
On the other hand, Bobby Miller has pitched 102 innings, allowing 88 hits, with 28 BB and 92 strikeouts.