Yankees 2019 starting rotation report card

J.A Happ

After the Yankees acquired J.A Happ at the 2018 Trade Deadline, the southpaw excelled for the team, going 7-0 with a 2.69 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP across 11 starts.

Before the 2019 season, the Yankees rewarded Happ with a 3-year, $51 million contract. How did he perform during his first full season in pinstripes?

Not great. In 30 starts, the veteran notched a 12-8 record but posted a 4.91 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. He allowed 34 home runs, sixth-most in the league.

If it weren’t for a dominant September, the numbers would have been even worse. In five September starts, Happ posted a 1.65 ERA with a 0.99 WHIP and a 9.22 K/9 ratio.

Across his other 25 starts, Happ owned an ugly 5.57 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and a 7.5 SO/9 ratio. Due in part to his less than stellar performance, Happ was removed from the postseason starting rotation and relegated to bullpen duty.

Verdict:

J.A Happ’s season can be split into two parts. The first 83% was terrible, and the last 17% was outstanding.

The Grade: D+