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End-of-Season Check-In
State of the Team
The Cleveland Guardians finished 65-97 in 2022, a very disappointing mark but an enlightening one as there will be much room to upgrade in various areas, but most obviously the starting rotation, so that will be addressed this offseason.
Notable Performances
Hitters:
Josh Naylor: 111 OPS+, 23 HR
Bryson Stott: 49 OPS+ since the trade
Jose Ramirez: 149 OPS+, 6.5 WAR
Andres Gimenez: 102 OPS+, 22 SB, 3.7 WAR
Steven Kwan: 101 OPS+, 1.2 WAR
Matt Vierling: 79 OPS+ since the trade
Myles Straw: 99 OPS+, 20 SB, 2.5 WAR
Oscar Gonzalez: 118 OPS+, 2.5 WAR
Pitchers:
Shane Bieber: 4.97 ERA, 4.22 FIP
Kris Bubic: 4.99 ERA, 4.97 FIP since the trade
Zach Plesac: 3.97 ERA, 4.33 FIP
Seranthony Dominguez: 4.70 ERA, 4.56 FIP since the trade
Emmanuel Clase: 3.63 ERA, 2.31 FIP, 2.2 WAR
James Karinchak: 2.49 ERA, 1.86 FIP, 3.0 WAR
Josh Staumont: 5.59 ERA, 5.52 FIP since the trade
Nick Sandlin: 3.01 ERA, 3.40 FIP, 12.2 K/9
Playoffs Roundup
The AL Central, AL West, and 3rd NL Wild Card all finished in ties, creating some interesting seeding.
AL Seeding:
1. Twins
2. Yankees
3. Mariners
4. White Sox
5. Rangers
6. Rays
NL Seeding:
1. Dodgers
2. Mets
3. Cubs
4. Braves
5. Padres
6. Cardinals
The Phillies, who tied with the Cardinals at 87-75, missed the playoffs.
AL WC Series: Rangers>White Sox in 3, Mariners>Rays in 2
NL WC Series: Padres>Braves in 3, Cardinals>Cubs in 2
ALDS: Twins>Rangers in 4, Yankees>Mariners in 5
NLDS: Padres>Dodgers in 4, Cardinals>Mets in 4
ALCS: Yankees>Twins in 6, Padres>Cardinals in 5
WS: Padres>Yankees in 7
League Leaders
AL Hitter WAR:
1. Mike Trout - 9.6
2. Carlos Correa - 6.9
3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - 6.9
AL Pitcher WAR:
1. Gerrit Cole - 6.0
2. Luis Severino - 5.3
3. Kevin Gausman - 4.4
NL Hitter WAR:
1. Juan Soto - 8.0
2. Trea Turner - 6.6
3. Ronald Acuna Jr. - 6.4
NL Pitcher WAR:
1. Corbin Burnes - 7.0
2. Kyle Wright - 5.4
3. Joe Musgrove - 5.2
The offseason is next.
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