Through a starter’s first 19 outings of a season, Eovaldi’s 1.38 ERA is the fifth-lowest ever, trailing only Bob Gibson (1.06, 1968), Luis Tiant (1.27, 1968), Zack Greinke (1.30, 2015), and Vida Blue (1.37, 1971).

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/rangers as Rangers Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi Joins Elite Company After Most Recent Start. As the Texas Rangers build momentum in the American League, they have been led by one of the best starting rotations in baseball.

Eovaldi allowed just one hit in eight shutout innings for the Rangers, shutting down one of baseball’s best lineups.