Two nights ago, both YES Network broadcasters, Michael Kay and Ken Singleton, made an interesting claim—that Luis Severino is, as of now, the best pitcher on this Yankees team. It’s not that far-fetched of a claim, either: through ten starts a piece (other than Jordan Montgomery’s nine), Severino has the lowest ERA (2.93) and FIP (3.05), second-lowest DRA- (51), and the highest strikeout rate (10.13 K/9) on the team. Unless you’re going to continue arguing that Michael Pineda’s underlying peripherals make him better, the best starter has been Severino.
What a journey it’s been for such a young pitcher.