Cain has been a workhorse for the San Francisco Giants ever since he burst onto the scene as a 20-year-old rookie back in 2005. It is crazy to me that he has already been in the big leagues for 12 years and he is only 32.
His career has been one of the more intriguing career’s, in terms of current Giants players, that I can think of — one that the surface level statistics may not truly reflect how great he has been.
When I say “surface level statistics” I am talking about wins and losses. Many people have this idea that a pitcher’s skill level is dependent on their win/loss record, which is not always an accurate measurement, and Matt Cain is the epitome of this logic.