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Angels Pitcher Soriano Makes History
23 Apr
Summary
- Soriano's ERA of 0.24 is the best in MLB history through six starts.
- He is the only pitcher with just one run allowed in his first six starts.
- The Angels have a perfect 6-0 record in games Soriano has started.
Los Angeles Angels pitcher José Soriano has begun the 2026 MLB season with a historically dominant run. Through his first six starts, Soriano has posted an exceptional ERA of 0.24, setting a new MLB record for the best mark at this stage of a season for pitchers with at least 30 innings pitched.
Soriano is also uniquely the only pitcher in MLB history to have conceded just a single run across his initial six starts. This remarkable performance has translated into team success, with the Angels boasting a perfect 6-0 record in games he has started. His lone earned run occurred on April 6 against the Atlanta Braves.
While comparisons are drawn to Fernando Valenzuela's legendary 1981 season, Soriano's current ERA stands even lower due to allowing fewer runs. The 27-year-old Soriano has demonstrated an improved strikeout rate, now ranking 11th among qualified pitchers, while maintaining an elite groundball rate, suggesting his success is built on solid foundations.
