Brew Crew Ball · Oct 21, 2020
2020 Most Valuable Brewer #3: Brandon Woodruff
Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports Brandon Woodruff came into 2020 as the Milwaukee Brewers’ ace. Whether he makes your definition of ace or not, he has certainly pitched like top-of-the-rotation arm for the Brewers these past two years. In 2020, His numbers show it too. Woodruff produced a 3.05 ERA and a 3.20 FIP, and he struck out more than 11 per 9.
Exit velocity against, hard hit percentage against, xwOBA, xERA, xBA, xSLG, K%, and fastball velocity are all rate highly. Everyone of these metrics suggest that he should be one of the best pitchers in baseball. His overall results suggest he pitched like one.