Chris Archer posted an ugly 5.19 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 119.2 IP last season, as he had major problems with the long ball. His HR rate increased from 1.15 HR/9 to 1.88 HR/9, largely due to an inflated 20.2% HR/FB, resulting from his sinker that was absolutely pummeled for 6 HR and .778 SLG. The good news is that Archer improved dramatically as the season progressed. From June 16 onward, he posted a 4.65 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and an impressive 31.4 K% in 60.0 IP. His HR rate also stabilized to a more ...