There is no way to sugarcoat it, Trevor Williams had a disappointing 2019 season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hopes and expectations were high for the right-handed starter after a good 2018 campaign.
In 2018, Williams pitched 170 innings to the tune of a 3.11 ERA, 3.86 FIP, and 1.18 WHIP. Last season for Williams, those numbers rose to both an ERA and FIP above 5 (5.38 and 5.12), while also seeing his WHIP take a sharp spike up to 1.41.
So what went wrong in 2019 that Williams can improve upon? If he can improve upon those factors, what should you expect Williams to contribute to the Pittsburgh Pirates whenever the next season starts?