Despite being the best starting pitcher the Pirates have had this season, rookie Nick Kingham continues to bounce back and forth between the Major Leagues and Triple-A. His latest bus trip to Indianapolis came on Sunday was he demoted to make a roster spot for Ivan Nova who returned from the disabled list.
In six starts this season Kingham owns a 3.35 FIP which is the best among all Pirate starting pitchers. His 24.3% strikeout rate also leads the staff, while his 4.9% walk rate is the second lowest behind just Nova.
| Starts | ERA | FIP | Strikeout% | Walk% | HR/9 |
| Nick Kingham | 6 | 3. |