Ivan Nova is a six-five, 250 lb. right-hander out of Palenque, DR. Now 10-seasons rich with major league experience, Nova has a career 89-76 record and a 4.32 ERA. His career 1.388 WHIP and 9.6 hits allowed per nine innings is a little high, but he only gives up 2.4 walks per game. That kind of control would be priceless to the Marlins.
Nova’s career ERA+ of 98 was nearly matched by his 97 figure last season, with the Chicago White Sox. Although it’s technically slightly below average, it’s a mark that bests every starter in Miami’s rotation save Sandy Alcantara‘s figure of 109.