Before his start in Texas on May 24, Danny Duffy’s ERA had swelled to a season high 6.88 in 10 starts. He wasn’t striking many hitters out, he was walking far too many, he was giving up nearly 2.5 HR/9 innings, and Duffy made zero excuses for his efforts. He wore the blame on his shoulders and promised to be better.
Well, he has been. Over his last four starts Danny Duffy’s ERA is a measly 2.10 and the Royals ace looks like just that again. The return of good Danny Duffy is a welcoming sight to sore eyes in Kansas City, though it’s fair to wonder if this is the Duffy we should be expecting long-term, or if the 6.