Gavin Williams sets postseason strikeout-rate mark at 45.9%

2-0 with 33 strikeouts in 16.2 innings

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Gavin Williams this #Postseason: 2-0 16.2 IP 33 Ks 2.16 ERA He has the highest all-time Postseason K% (45.9%, min. 10 Via @MLB on X

What happened: Gavin Williams is 2-0 with a 2.16 ERA across 16.2 postseason innings. He has 33 strikeouts for a 45.9% strikeout rate, the highest all-time among pitchers with at least 10 postseason innings.

Why it matters: Cleveland holds a 2-1 ALCS lead after defending home field. A starter missing bats at that rate reduces exposure for the middle innings during a short series. An all-time qualifying strikeout-rate lead puts his October in historic company.

By the numbers: 2-0, 16.2 IP, 33 strikeouts, 2.16 ERA, 45.9 K%.

What to watch: Cleveland continues ALCS play with its rotation order and Williams' next turn as the development to watch.

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