Bryce Elder's Long-Term ERA Tells a Different Story
A brutal stretch before the All-Star break obscures Elder's strong 3.47 ERA over 29 starts, a mark that ranks among MLB's best in that span.
Bryce Elder posted an 11.00 ERA in his last four starts before the All-Star break, raising concerns about his recent form. However, zooming out to his last 29 starts dating back to Aug. 24, Elder owns a 3.47 ERA — the 16th-best mark in MLB over that period. That figure places him just behind Paul Skenes' 3.36 ERA. The contrast suggests Elder's pre-break struggles may be a short-term blip rather than a trend.
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