Ken Giles
Ken Giles burst onto the scene in 2013 as a previously unheralded prospect with the Phillies and posted a 1.18 ERA. After a second impressive season in the city of brotherly love, Giles was traded to Houston for a haul of prospects.
After a disappointing first season in Houston last year he regained form in 2017, posting a 2.30 ERA and stellar 11.9 K/9.
Giles features a devastating fastball/slider combination. His heater averages 98.5 MPH and frequently exceeds 100 MPH. His slider is a his put-away pitch, as he throws it more often with two strikes. Opposing managers won’t be able to gain a platoon advantage against him, since right-handed hitters batted .200 vs. Giles but lefties hit only .196.