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share-square-1438133 There are more advanced measures of a pitcher’s performance than plain old ERA, from FIP to SIERA to Statcast’s expected ERA (xERA). But although it’s not perfect, ERA still resonates, still carries plenty of meaning for the players on the mound, and factors significantly into awards voting. So which pitcher will lead the Majors in that category this season? (And here we’re talking about those who meet the qualifying innings threshold, so no relievers). Last season it was Cleveland’s Shane Bieber who broke out and took the crown, and now he will try to become the first back-to-back MLB leader since Clayton Kershaw from 2011-14. But he will have plenty of competition.

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