Dbacks: Zack Godley a must start?
Arizona Diamondbacks were searching for a 5th starter when Shelby Miller’s season ended due to Tommy John Surgery. Zack Godley lived up expectations and never looked back.
Arizona Diamondbacks are one game ahead of the Colorado Rockies in the NL Wild Card with a record of (59-44). Expected to have an underwhelming season, they are in place for the playoffs.
The starting rotation is the reason for the Diamondbacks success this season. They have an ERA of 3.47 which ranks 2nd in MLB. Zack Godley has been the most surprising of the bunch while having the best season of his career.
Godley is (4-4) with a 3.06 ERA 1.008 WHIP in 88.1 IP. Posting a 6.3 H9, 0.6 HR/9, 2.8 BB/9 and, 9.3 SO/9 and 3.03 FIP. Godley’s FIP suggests that he isn’t over performing and should keep up his success. Also, his 9.3 SO/9 has improved over his last couple of starts. As he posted a career high 9 K while facing the Atlanta braves then surpassed it his next start while facing the Washington Nationals with 10 K.
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Godley at home this season in 38.1 IP is posting a 3.08 ERA and has given up only 2 HR. Hitters have a stunning .140 AVG, .257 OBP and .232 SLG against Godley in an extremely hitters friendly park. Therefore, he is a must start whether at home or away.
The large part of his success comes from the sinker. His sinker helps him post a 57.5% GB%, he produces a 18.7% LD%, 21.3% Soft, 51.5% Med and 27.6% Hard contact. The 57.5% GB% rank 7th in MLB among pitchers with a minimum of 80 IP.
Furthermore, his last appearance was against the St. Louis Cardinals. As a result, he went 7 IP/4 H/0 R/0 ER/2 BB/7 K/ He earned the win as the Diamondbacks defeated the Cardinals 4-0 and improved his record to (4-4) on the season.
His next start is projected to be against the surging defending World Champs the Chicago Cubs. While the Cubs are now 1st in the NL Central and, 7-3 in their last 10 games.
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Godley is owned in 59.8% of ESPN leagues and 23rd at his position. While his ownership has dipped by 0.7 in the last week, if he is on your waiver wire, he seems like a must add.