2018 Stats
W-L
10-10
ERA
5.09
WHIP
1.43
K
112
SV
0
2019 Projections
2019 Fantasy Outlook
Some saw Stratton’s 2017 performance and considered him a sleeper for 2018. In the end, his numbers regressed almost across the board. His home-run rate jumped up to 1.2 per nine innings, he struck out fewer batters (7.0 K/9) and he gave up much more hard contact than in 2017 (41.8% hard-hit rate in 2018 versus 28.4% in 2017). The 28-year-old did improve his control and showed some flashes of excellence, including a five-start stretch from late August to mid-September in which he compiled a 2.10 ERA with a complete-game shutout. His awful outings offset the strong ones, though, keeping his end-of-season ERA at 5.09. His 4.48 FIP suggests he suffered from some bad luck, but not a ton. Fortunately, he will likely maintain his spot in the rotation since he’s out of options, so he should get a chance to improve, but he’s risky given all the hard contact and the lack of strikeouts. Read Past Outlooks

Gets to start Cactus League opener
Stratton will start the Giants' Cactus League opener against the Angels on Saturday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander regressed hard in 2018, as his ERA ballooned to a lofty 5.09 mark and he only mustered a 7.0 K/9. However, even following veteran additions to the pitching staff, Stratton has a decent chance to crack the Opening Day roster either as a starter or as a long reliever simply because he is out of minor-league options. Clarity regarding his role for 2019 will likely come as the Giants' roster takes shape over the course of spring training.
The right-hander regressed hard in 2018, as his ERA ballooned to a lofty 5.09 mark and he only mustered a 7.0 K/9. However, even following veteran additions to the pitching staff, Stratton has a decent chance to crack the Opening Day roster either as a starter or as a long reliever simply because he is out of minor-league options. Clarity regarding his role for 2019 will likely come as the Giants' roster takes shape over the course of spring training.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2016
-11%
BAA vs RHP
2018
-12%
BAA vs RHP
BAA | Batters | K | BB | H | HR | |||
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Since 2016vs Left | .287 | 488 | 77 | 51 | 123 | 15 | ||
Since 2016vs Right | .256 | 436 | 92 | 36 | 100 | 10 | ||
2018vs Left | .289 | 339 | 53 | 31 | 88 | 12 | ||
2018vs Right | .255 | 286 | 59 | 23 | 65 | 7 | ||
2017vs Left | .295 | 127 | 21 | 17 | 31 | 2 | ||
2017vs Right | .239 | 129 | 30 | 11 | 28 | 3 | ||
2016vs Left | .211 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | ||
2016vs Right | .368 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 0 | ||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2016
-10%
ERA at Home
2018
-13%
ERA at Home
ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
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Since 2016Home | 4.40 | 1.52 | 108.1 | 6.2 | 3.7 | ||||
Since 2016Away | 4.87 | 1.38 | 105.1 | 8.0 | 3.7 | ||||
2018Home | 4.74 | 1.51 | 74.0 | 6.3 | 3.5 | ||||
2018Away | 5.45 | 1.34 | 71.0 | 7.6 | 3.2 | ||||
2017Home | 3.49 | 1.48 | 28.1 | 6.7 | 3.5 | ||||
2017Away | 3.86 | 1.48 | 30.1 | 8.9 | 5.0 | ||||
2016Home | 4.50 | 1.83 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 6.0 | ||||
2016Away | 2.25 | 1.25 | 4.0 | 9.0 | 2.3 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Chris Stratton compare to other starting pitchers?
This section compares his stats with all starting pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 120 innings). The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
K/BB
2.07K/9
7.0BB/9
3.4HR/9
1.2Fastball
91.1 mphERA
5.09WHIP
1.43BABIP
.311GB/FB
1.61Strand %
66.5%Advanced Pitching Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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There is nothing flashy about Stratton's skill set, but he showed enough in 13 appearances (10 starts) with the Giants last year to warrant another look at the back end of the rotation in 2018. He averages under 92 mph with his fastball, but Stratton throws two quality breaking pitches (curveball and slider) which help him keep the ball on the ground. The right-hander endured some struggles against lefties last year (.355 wOBA), and they may remain tough on him until the changeup develops more, but Stratton's splits against righties (.291 wOBA) and on the road (3.86 ERA) point to some level of sustainability. Don't expect a sub-4.00 ERA over a full season, but something in the mid-4.00s range is within the realm of possibility. The WHIP is a different story; he had a sub-1.30 WHIP just once on the farm, and will continue to struggle in that category if he can't do a better job of limiting the free passes (4.3 BB/9).
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Allows two earned in no-decision
Stratton allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and five walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings in Tuesday's extra-innings win over the Padres. He did not factor into the decision.
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Takes loss vs. San Diego
Stratton (10-10) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two over three innings against the Padres.
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Completes shutout versus Rockies
Stratton (10-9) pitched the first shutout of his career Friday, giving up just two hits and two walks while striking out seven in a win over the Rockies.
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Allows four runs Saturday
Stratton (9-9) allowed four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six across five innings to take the loss Saturday against the Brewers.
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Takes loss in solid outing
Stratton (9-8) pitched six innings Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits while taking the loss to the Mets. He struck out two and yielded a home run.
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