Diamondbacks' Brandon Pfaadt dominates since return from minors
Pfaadt has made nine starts since his return to MLB and is 7-1 with a 1.15 ERA.
Brandon Pfaadt's dominance since his return from the minors has been nothing short of remarkable. Former Cy Young winner and Arizona Diamondbacks Triple-A Reno pitching coach Doug Drabek has played a significant role in transforming Pfaadt into one of the best pitchers in the game.
Pfaadt had lost his rotation job with the D-backs after three starts, was subsequently demoted to the bullpen, and was optioned to the Reno on June 3 with a 5.92 ERA. However, Pfaadt spent 3 ½ weeks in the minors under Drabek's guidance and made a triumphant return to the Diamondbacks on June 30. Since his return, Pfaadt has been pitching at an exceptional level, with a consecutive innings streak of 32 ⅔ without allowing an earned run.
Pfaadt's performance has been on par with that of Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Chris Sale in his last two starts. He has made nine starts since his return, and his record stands at 7-1 with a 1.15 ERA. This impressive feat includes yielding a .203 batting average, showcasing his ability to control the game.
Pfaadt's latest performance was particularly noteworthy. He pitched seven shutout innings in consecutive starts, allowing just two hits, which he managed to achieve in the D-backs’ 2-0 victory over Atlanta. This accomplishment marks Pfaadt as only the third pitcher in franchise history to achieve such a feat.
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