Tomoyuki Sugano DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano turned in another strong outing in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Mariners. Sugano pitched seven innings, allowing one run on five hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with five strikeouts. The 35-year-old veteran has settled into his first season with MLB, going 5-3 with a 3.04 ERA, a 1.04 WHIP, and a 5.07 K/9 rate in 12 starts and 71 IP. His strikeout numbers are very low, although fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised given how he pitched throughout his career in Japan. The good news is that he has limited baserunners, allowing him to pitch deep into games. Seven of his 12 starts have lasted at least six IP. Sugano's next scheduled matchup will be a middling one at a hot Athletics lineup in Sacramento.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano had another solid outing on Friday, tossing 7 innings of one-run ball in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Sugano surrendered just three hits, walked none, and struck out five. The 35-year-old free agent signing has been terrific for the Orioles so far, going 4-2 with a 2.72 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 26 strikeouts in 46 IP. It does seem like a bit of a mirage, but Sugano is yet to allow more than three runs in a start and has notched quality starts in four of his last five outings. He is worth a pickup in standard-size leagues, at least until his luck runs out. His next start should come next Thursday against the Minnesota Twins at home, a tasty matchup that should see Sugano in starting lineups in most formats.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano entered this game with the lowest strikeout percentage of any qualified starting pitcher. However, Sugano had his swing-and-miss stuff going during Monday's game against the New York Yankees. The right-hander tossed five shutout innings, allowing five hits, and striking out a career-high eight batters in the win. The 35-year-old has been a viable option posting a 3.00 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 17/6 K/BB ratio across six starts this season. His next start will come against the Kansas City Royals at home. Sugano is worth a look as a deep league or AL-only option heading into that game.