Starting Pitchers-Phil Humber has logged eight wins for a disappointing White Sox team. Before a bad outing last night Humber had pitched six innings or more in his previous twelve starts. He is not much of a strikeout artist but he is carrying a mid-two ERA and a sub one WHIP. Keep a close eye on him and how he performs as he begins facing teams multiple times. Expecting a similar second half is probably too ambitious but he has proven himself as a reliable fantasy starter.
He may only be twenty-two years old, but Michael Pineda has been a fantasy stud in the first half. He has earned eight wins, posting a 2.58ERA and 1.01 WHIP, with nearly a K/IP. Pineda may have been under the radar, but his talent is undeniable and looks to have the stuff of a top of the line starter for years to come.
When the Giants needed a starter to fill in for Barry Zito Ryan Vogelsong stepped right in and has been phenomenal in the first half. He earned a trip to All-Star game by posting an incredibly strong 2.13 ERA. Vogelsong is not your typical rookie making his way through the league for the first time. He appears to have reinvented himself this year and should continue to see success the rest of the season.
Relief Pitchers-The Pirates have been the feel good story of the first half and Joel Hanrahan closing games out is a huge part of that. Hanrahan is second in the league in saves and his ERA and WHIP are an unbelievable 1.37 and .94 respectively.
Jordan Walden has been able to register more than a K/IP while saving nineteen games for the Angels. His ERA is below three and he has a solid 1.23 WHIP.
Taking a look at the contributors that are out there to be found on the waiver wire is evidence that if you stay on top of your league you will be able to grab some key players to carry your team through the second half.
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