José Soriano Sets MLB Record with Historic Start to 2026 Season
Angels' José Soriano lowers ERA to 0.24, best mark in MLB history through first 6 starts
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Los Angeles Angels pitcher José Soriano has made history by achieving an ERA of 0.24 through his first six starts of the 2026 MLB season, the best mark ever recorded. Soriano has allowed just one earned run, leading the Angels to a 6-0 record in his starts, showcasing his potential as a top-tier pitcher.
- 01José Soriano's ERA of 0.24 is the best in MLB history for the first six starts of a season.
- 02He has allowed only one earned run, a solo homer, in his first six starts.
- 03Soriano's performance has contributed to the Angels' 6-0 record in games he has started.
- 04He is currently ranked 11th in strikeout rate among qualified MLB pitchers.
- 05Soriano's unique pitching style combines high velocity with effective groundball and strikeout rates.
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José Soriano, a right-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, has made a remarkable start to the 2026 MLB season, achieving an ERA of 0.24 through his first six starts, the best in MLB history for that span, according to MLB.com. In his latest outing against the Toronto Blue Jays, Soriano pitched five scoreless innings, bringing his record to 6-0 in games he has started. His only earned run came from a solo home run by Drake Baldwin of the Atlanta Braves on April 6. Comparisons have been drawn to legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who had an ERA of 0.33 during his iconic start in 1981. Soriano, now in his fourth MLB season at age 27, previously had a career ERA of 3.89. His current success is attributed to a high-velocity sinker and an impressive 30.7% strikeout rate, ranking him 11th among qualified pitchers. With only two hits allowed off his sinker and a 50% whiff rate on his knuckle curve, Soriano is establishing himself as a formidable pitcher in the league.
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Soriano's outstanding performance is boosting the Angels' chances in the competitive MLB season, making games more exciting for fans and potentially increasing attendance.
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