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12 Days of Royals: Wishing for a sub 4.00 ERA starting pitcher

As we continue our 12 Days of Royals wish-list, we’d like to ask Santa (or our true love) for a sub 4.00 ERA starting pitcher during the 2020 season. We’re keeping it conservative, not trying to imitate one of those kids who asks for a baby elephant. A sub 4.00 ERA is an attainable wish with the current pitching staff.

Brad Keller was the team’s best starter in 2019. Despite having a 7-14 record, he finished with the best ERA and came second in WHIP among starters. He had a stellar July, as he closed the month with a 3-1 record, and 2.