Athletics Nation · May 1, 2017
Evaluating Andrew Triggs, Oakland A’s ace
Photo by Bob Levey/Getty ImagesAndrew Triggs had his best start of the season yesterday in Houston. Against the Astros and their lineup bearing the fruits of years of ineptitude, Triggs went seven innings, giving up no runs on five hits while striking out nine. It was a thorough dismantling of possibly the best offense in the league, all while being supported by its worst defense.
A single start is largely meaningless, but we’re to the point with Triggs where we’ve got enough data to know what he can do. So what is it that’s making Triggs so good in the early going, and how long can he keep it up?
The type and location of his contact is ideal