Let's face it, not much was expected of Patrick Corbin when he was signed for a bargain basement deal of $1.1 million to come in and compete for starting pitching innings this year.
What they got in the first half was a pitcher who was not only eating up innings and saving the bullpen, but contributing quality starts. It was a surprise, as Corbin seemed to be turning back the clock and overachieving at the tail end of the best rotation in baseball.
The long season is starting to catch up with Patrick Corbin
Before the All-Star Break, Patrick Corbin pitched into the sixth inning and beyond eight separate times on his way to racking up six wins and an ERA below 4.