Connelly Early, a starter for the Boston Red Sox, has given this rotation a steady left-handed look while working through 17 starts and 91.2 innings. His 7-5 record, 3.44, and 1.25 point to a season that has generally helped fantasy and betting evaluations, and the strikeout ability shown by his 9.13 suggests he can miss bats when he is ahead in counts.
Because Connelly Early throws L, he can change angles and keep hitters from getting too comfortable, but his overall outlook still depends on how consistently he locates. The swing-and-miss element is real, yet the 3.34 shows there can be stretches where traffic builds and forces him to pitch under pressure. When his command is sharp, he looks capable of working deep enough to stabilize a game; when it drifts, efficiency becomes the main concern.
Recent form:
- 06/304.0 IP · 0 ER · 5 K
- 06/256.0 IP · 2 ER · 9 K
- 06/206.0 IP · 1 ER · 7 K
- 06/144.2 IP · 6 ER · 3 K
- 06/084.2 IP · 2 ER · 6 K
Connelly Early has pitched through a down trend lately, though the game log can still show flashes of quality execution from one outing to the next. That makes him a somewhat volatile option in the short term, with results often tied to whether he gets ahead early and limits free passes.
Overall, he profiles as a useful starter whose value comes from balancing strikeouts with manageable damage rather than overpowering every lineup. If the command tightens and he keeps contact in favorable spots, he can continue to return solid outings for the Boston Red Sox. If not, the floor becomes shakier against patient offenses that force long at-bats.
Connelly Early game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 | Washington Nationals | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Jun 25 | New York Yankees | 6 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Jun 20 | Seattle Mariners | 6 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1.50 |
| Jun 14 | Texas Rangers | 4.2 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 12.86 |
| Jun 8 | Tampa Bay Rays | 4.2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4.29 |
| Jun 2 | Baltimore Orioles | 5.1 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 7.06 |
| May 27 | Atlanta Braves | 7 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0.00 |
| May 20 | Kansas City Royals | 6.1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4.43 |
| May 15 | Atlanta Braves | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3.60 |
| May 8 | Tampa Bay Rays | 7 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0.00 |
| May 2 | Houston Astros | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 11.25 |
| Apr 26 | Baltimore Orioles | 6.2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2.90 |
| Apr 21 | New York Yankees | 5.1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5.29 |
| Apr 15 | Minnesota Twins | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1.50 |
| Apr 10 | St. Louis Cardinals | 4.1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2.20 |
| Apr 4 | San Diego Padres | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4.50 |
| Mar 29 | Cincinnati Reds | 5.1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1.76 |
Connelly Early season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | 1.69 | 5.1 | 6 | 2 | 1.31 |
| Apr | 5 | 3.08 | 26.1 | 22 | 12 | 1.18 |
| May | 5 | 3.07 | 29.1 | 29 | 8 | 1.13 |
| Jun | 6 | 4.40 | 30.2 | 36 | 12 | 1.43 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .211
- Zone 02: .188
- Zone 03: .429
- Zone 04: .161
- Zone 05: .286
- Zone 06: .148
- Zone 07: .267
- Zone 08: .444
- Zone 09: .250
- Zone 11: .462
- Zone 12: .182
- Zone 13: .091
- Zone 14: .206
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: .684
- Zone 02: .375
- Zone 03: .929
- Zone 04: .563
- Zone 05: .698
- Zone 06: .296
- Zone 07: .719
- Zone 08: 1.370
- Zone 09: .958
- Zone 11: 1.200
- Zone 12: .667
- Zone 13: .403
- Zone 14: .500
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .474
- Zone 02: .188
- Zone 03: .500
- Zone 04: .387
- Zone 05: .429
- Zone 06: .148
- Zone 07: .467
- Zone 08: .926
- Zone 09: .708
- Zone 11: .846
- Zone 12: .318
- Zone 13: .091
- Zone 14: .206
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .211
- Zone 02: .188
- Zone 03: .429
- Zone 04: .188
- Zone 05: .279
- Zone 06: .148
- Zone 07: .281
- Zone 08: .444
- Zone 09: .250
- Zone 11: .650
- Zone 12: .455
- Zone 13: .339
- Zone 14: .325
earnedRunAverage by zone
- Zone 01: -
- Zone 02: -
- Zone 03: -
- Zone 04: -
- Zone 05: -
- Zone 06: -
- Zone 07: -
- Zone 08: -
- Zone 09: -
- Zone 11: -
- Zone 12: -
- Zone 13: -
- Zone 14: -
numberOfStrikes by zone
- Zone 01: 34.00
- Zone 02: 55.00
- Zone 03: 75.00
- Zone 04: 43.00
- Zone 05: 76.00
- Zone 06: 64.00
- Zone 07: 57.00
- Zone 08: 47.00
- Zone 09: 42.00
- Zone 11: 27.00
- Zone 12: 55.00
- Zone 13: 94.00
- Zone 14: 58.00
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 52.00
- Zone 02: 68.00
- Zone 03: 89.00
- Zone 04: 72.00
- Zone 05: 115.00
- Zone 06: 91.00
- Zone 07: 85.00
- Zone 08: 73.00
- Zone 09: 65.00
- Zone 11: 105.00
- Zone 12: 212.00
- Zone 13: 308.00
- Zone 14: 193.00
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