Carlos Rodon is feeling it. The third overall pick of the 2014 draft enters his Sunday start having had three consecutive strong outings.
The key?
“Throwing strikes, man,” he said. “It’s that simple. Getting ahead of guys. Getting in grooves and letting them hit the ball. Defense is making plays. Low pitch count. I get to go deep into games.”
Rodon posted a 4.55 ERA over his first five starts this season, following rehab for shoulder surgery. He did walk six batters in Houston on July 5 but allowed just two runs, the first of his three straight quality starts.