Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo has achieved a remarkable feat that places him alongside the esteemed Clayton Kershaw in MLB history. Throughout his 16 starts this season, Woo has consistently pitched at least six innings while allowing no more than two walks, a streak that ties with Kershaw’s 2016 season. This accomplishment marks the longest such streak at the start of a season for a pitcher 30 years or younger, according to OptaStats.
At just 25 years old and standing 6 feet 2 inches tall, Woo was selected in the sixth round of the 2021 draft out of Cal Poly. He has quickly surpassed expectations, showing impressive performance in his third season in the majors with a record of 7-4 and an outstanding ERA of 2.93. During his time on the mound, he has recorded 96 strikeouts and allowed only 17 walks across 101 innings pitched. Woo’s success follows a solid performance last year, where he managed to maintain a 2.89 ERA as a full-time starter.
This rising star is poised to further etch his name into MLB lore. With just one more start featuring six innings pitched and minimal walks, Woo could claim the record outright, surpassing Kershaw, who recently celebrated becoming just the 20th pitcher in MLB history to reach the 3,000 strikeout milestone.
Bryan Woo’s trajectory is indeed promising, representing a bright future for the Mariners. Fans and analysts alike are excited to see what he will accomplish next as he continues to grow and excel in his baseball career.