Hall of Famer Bob Gibson set a modern record with a 1.12 ERA in 1968, and no pitcher in Major League Baseball has really come close to breaking it in 52 years since.
That could change in 2020.
Though the designated hitter's presence in both leagues won't make life any easier for pitchers, the 60-game schedule might just make breaking Gibson's record possible. The average pitcher will only make 12 starts, after all. With enough skill, health and luck, anything is possible in such a small sample size.
Of course, anyone who breaks Gibson's record this year will have to bear an asterisk.