Garrett Crochet

Garrett Crochet delivered a masterclass performance, tossing six scoreless innings, allowing just five hits, and striking out 11 in the White Sox's 6-3 victory over the Guardians on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a significant rebound for Crochet, whose season ERA of 4.63 and WHIP of 0.99 suggested inconsistency, but his high strikeout rate (12.3 K/9) and strong FIP (3.45) hinted at underlying potential. Friday's dominant start should reassure fantasy managers of his capability to be a high-impact pitcher, especially in formats that value strikeouts. His control was impeccable, as evidenced by zero walks, aligning with his excellent season-long strikeout-to-walk ratio (7.11). Moving forward, Crochet's ability to replicate this performance could make him a key asset in fantasy rotations, particularly if he maintains his command and continues to leverage his strikeout prowess.

Garrett Crochet allowed one run on three hits over six innings with six strikeouts.

Fantasy Impact

Crochet did not allow a free pass, earning his second win on the season. He has now struck out at least six in three straight starts, but still carries a struggling 5.31 ERA on the season.

Garrett Crochet delivered a solid start, allowing two earned runs on just two hits and one walk while striking out seven over five innings in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

Despite his commendable performance, Crochet's season has been a rollercoaster, marked by a high 5.97 ERA but a promising 1.10 WHIP and an impressive 12.2 K/9. His ability to miss bats is evident, but the inconsistency in run prevention continues to plague his fantasy value.

Garrett Crochet struggled in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Twins, surrendering five earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six over four innings.

Fantasy Impact

This outing inflates his ERA to 6.37, a disappointing trend given his solid 1.18 WHIP and impressive 12.13 K/9 this season. Despite his ability to miss bats, Crochet's inconsistency in run prevention is a growing concern for fantasy managers. His high strikeout rates still make him a tantalizing option in leagues that reward strikeouts heavily, but his susceptibility to big innings, as evidenced today, might prompt a more cautious approach in deploying him in mixed formats.

Garrett Crochet endured a rough outing, surrendering seven earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three over three innings in Friday's 7-0 loss to the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

This performance significantly inflates his ERA, which was already teetering above the league average. Despite a strong start to the season with a commendable WHIP and an impressive strikeout rate, Crochet's latest start raises concerns about his consistency and ability to handle pressure situations. His high K/9 rate continues to be a silver lining for fantasy managers, but this blowup highlights the volatility in relying on him as a consistent starter. Moving forward, fantasy managers should tread cautiously, considering matchups and perhaps relegating Crochet to a streamer rather than a mainstay in rotations.