An ace has emerged in the Queen City this season, and he goes by the name of Johnny Cueto. The 25-year old has finally put it all together in 2011, and is a big reason why the Reds still remain in the NL Central race. If you've followed the Redlegs this year, you know that Cueto has been good. But just how good? Take a look for yourself.
Here's how the Dominican right-hander ranks among all other National League pitchers (min. 80 IP):
1st in ERA (1.98)
1st in OPP BA (.198)
1st in SLG (.287)
1st in OPS (.356)
1st in QS% (0.93)
1st in fewest hits allowed (66)
2nd in WHIP (1.00)
2nd in fewest HR allowed (5)
4th in CG (2)
4th in OBP (.263)
If Cueto continues to pitch like this he will undoubtedly garner serious Cy Young Award consideration -- especially if the Reds can somehow manage to get back to the postseason for a second straight season.
Cueto is 6-3 in 14 starts in '11
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