They notched the lowest ERA mark in the Majors with 2.99, as well as the lowest WHIP with 1.13. Their FIP was second to the Tampa Bay Rays. They didn’t overpower hitters, but they kept them off the bases: Opponents hit .218 against them and the bullpen gave up a 2.73 walk per 9 innings, the lowest rate in the Majors. When it came to an arms race, the Giants generally had the advantage.
Master of Funk
