Tyson Ross’ starts have been something of a thought experiment for me so far this season, but a couple of patterns are starting to emerge. The obvious narrative is that Ross’ numbers have been far better in a pair of starts at Comerica Park than they have been on the road. He has a 2.08 ERA at home, with 10 strikeouts to just one walk in 13 innings. Meanwhile, his road ERA jumps to 5.63, and he has nearly as many walks (11) as strikeouts (12).
This isn’t a huge surprise. Most pitchers fare better at home, even when pitching in a relatively hitter-friendly environment (so long as it’s not Coors Field).