PITTSBURGH -- Beginning with his first full season in 2013, in which he earned a spot on the NL All-Star team, perhaps no Pirates pitcher has seen as many highs and lows as Jeff Locke. His rise and fall in 2013 was well documented, as regression in his strand rate (83.3% 1st half, 67% 2nd half) and his BABIP (.228, .365) led to a 6.12 ERA in 57.1 innings pitched after the break. As you probably remember, he was removed from the starting rotation before the end of the regular season, and he was left off both the Wild Card and NLDS rosters.
Giles: What Can We Make of Jeff Locke’s Season?
