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ANALYSIS: There's been plenty of stretches, even seasons, that have made us collectively hold our breathe in anticipation of Jon Gray's true arrival, and his start to the 2021 season could announce his presence at the gates. So far through 28.1 IP over five starts, Gray has netted a 2.54 ERA, 1.094 WHIP, three wins, and a 3.94 FIP. While his walk rate is up by 5% from last year, his strikeout rate remains steady at 23.5%, and his home run rate is down to 2.6% by limiting the potential for damage in Coors Field.
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