THT Leaderboard: AL DER

Here’s a list of American League starters who’ve compiled the best DER so far (minimum of 12 innings pitched). DER is the percent of batted balls that have fallen in for hits. A low DER is an indication that the pitcher has great fielders behind him or gives up “fieldable” batted balls, or is just plain lucky. Most of the guys on this list will see their DER increase.

Riley M.    .061
Loaiza E    .134
DuBose E    .172
Hendrick    .174
Garland     .200
Abbott P    .200
Westbroo    .200
Wakefiel    .212
Vazquez     .225
Sabathia    .229