Bartolo Colon Feature Article

In 1995 the Indians were powered by their hitting. This year they are powered by their pitching because of one man, Bartolo Colon. Bartolo has proven he’s a number one starter in the Indians rotation. Colon has averaged over fifteen wins per season since 1998 and has an ERA of 3.91 over that same time. “I’ve known Bartolo his entire pro career, he’s always wanted to be the man, he’s got a big arm …

…doing.” This season is of to a rocky start for the normally smooth Colon. He is 1-1 with a 4.81 ERA. For the Indians to be in playoff contention, Bartolo will have to be more consistent and pitch well down the stretch like he has done in the past. His next start is this Thursday when the Indians play at Kansas City. He traditionally struggles against Kansas City posting a career 5.40 ERA against them in 13 starts.