MLB All-Star Game: 5 more snubs from the rosters

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman has been one of the best starting pitchers in the sport to start the 2022 season, despite not getting much run support or having the bullpen blow games for him.

He has a 6-6 record with a 2.86 ERA, which is 9th in the American League. In 88 innings, he has allowed just two home runs, for an average of just 0.2 home runs per nine innings, which leads the sport. He is also averaging just 1.6 walks in comparison to 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings.

Furthermore, his FIP is 1.67 (further suggesting bad luck so far), which is best in the majors. His fWAR is also 3.7, which is the best in the American League among starting pitchers and tied for the best in the sport.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola

Like Kevin Gausman, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola has had a lot of bad luck to start the 2022 season, as the Phillies have scored four runs or less in 11 of his 17 starts, leading to his losing record of 5-6.

Entering Sunday, he had 111.1 innings pitched, which was the second-highest in the majors for an average of 6 2/3 innings per start. His 3.15 ERA was tied for 13th in the NL but his 2.91 FIP is fifth in the league. He is also leading the NL in walk rate at just 1.2 BB/9 and he’s striking out 9.7 batters per nine innings as well.