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Pick #1: Jose Altuve – Houston Astros – Fewer than 0.5 Strikeouts

I’m not exactly sure what the issue is with Tanner Houck, but his strikeout abilities have seemingly evaporated down the stretch. Since July 1st, his 5.08 K/9 is the second-lowest mark among all qualified pitchers in MLB (thanks, Jonathan Cannon). Meanwhile, Altuve looks to be back to being the contact machine we’ve grown accustomed to watching over the years.

Altuve has struck out just eight times in 61 ABs during the month of August and Houck has only punched him out once in their eight prior meetings. The Boston bullpen has been subpar all season, and Altuve handles the bat well against pitchers from both sides of the plate.

 

Pick #2: David Peterson – New York Mets – Fewer than 5.0 Strikeouts

With a 7-1 record and 3.04 ERA, Peterson has obviously been a bright spot for the New York pitching staff thus far this season. However, his 4.54 zFIP and 4.31 BB/9 both suggest that trouble may soon find him. Tonight, he draws a matchup against an incredibly formidable Baltimore Orioles squad. Baltimore’s loaded young lineup owns an impressive .345 team wOBA since the All-Star break, and have done so with a 22.3% strikeout rate.

Peterson’s strikeouts have dropped to a career-low 7.10 K/9 this season and he’s only put up 6+ strikeouts once in his last eight starts. This line might just be a full strikeout too high, and I’m jumping on board quickly before it possibly disappears.

 

 

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