Overall in 2018, in his fourth major league season, Kyle Barraclough, 28, put up a 4.20 ERA, a 4.98 FIP, 34 walks (5.50 BB/9), 60 Ks (9.70 K/9), and a .194/.325/.350 line against in 55 2⁄3 innings pitched, with a .172/.308/.299 line vs lefties and a .215/.341/.396 line against right-handed hitters on the year.
He struggled in the second half, however, after a strong start to the season, posting a 13.50 ERA, a 9.24 FIP, 11 walks (7.43 BB/9), 13 Ks (8.78 K/9), and a .367/.486/.667 line against in 13 1⁄3 IP after a dominant pre-All Star Break run which saw him post 1.