There are times when statistics do not show the full picture. For the Tampa Bay Rays ace Chris Archer, that is definitely the case, particularly when comparing this season to last year.
At first glance, the statistics are fairly similar. Archer, in a down year, had a 101 ERA+, struck out 10.4 batters per nine innings, and issues 3.0 walks per nine. The opposition had a .238/.300/.403 batting line against him, as Archer was done in by the home run and his lack of command. At times, his frustrations would get the best of him on the mound, as Archer looked like he was trying to throw the ball past everyone, trying to win on his own.