The Good Phight · May 23, 2024
Using the past to put Ranger Suárez’s start into perspective
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty ImagesIt’s been a long time since we’ve seen anything like what Ranger Suárez is doing in Philadelphia.
Suárez is the first Phillies starting pitcher since Grover Cleveland Alexander in 1915 and 1916 to have an ERA of 1.36 or better through his first ten starts of the season. Technically, we’ve never seen exactly what Suárez is doing, as he is the first Phillies pitcher ever to have a 1.36 ERA or better through his first ten starts of the season while also having a record of at least 9-0.
You know about and have seen Suárez’s start with your own eyes. So, let’s take a look at Alexander’s 1916 to put Suárez’s 2024 into more perspective.