Since the A.L. began tracking earned runs in 1913, Rodón’s 0.72 ERA is the third-best by a White Sox pitcher over his first four starts of a season, trailing Wilbur Wood (0.25 in 1972) and Joe Benz (0.52 in 1914) (Elias).
Well we've solved it, in the midst of a 21-inning runless streak the Royals employees have informed us that our players are simply trying too hard. :-) [Reply]