The reigning World Series champions have a losing record, Ji-Man Choi has mastered the art of getting on base, Jose Berrios is having trouble getting guys out and the best bullpen in the majors belongs to *checks notes* the Colorado Rockies?
Suffice it to say, the first week-plus of the 2022 MLB season has featured more than a few surprises.
But which of those stunning starts are small sample size anomalies and which are the real deal?
Only time will tell, but we can make some guesses while we wait.
These surprising starts are listed in no particular order, but we will oscillate between individual players and position groups/teams, saving the Atlanta Braves discussion until the bitter end.