OUTJon Gray SP TEX Sun 4/28/19 1:50 AM
OUTJon Gray
SP TEX
Gray didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 9-5 win over Atlanta, giving up five runs on eight hits and three walks over 4.2 innings while striking out four.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander wasn't sharp, throwing 54 of 87 pitches for strikes before hitting the showers, and Gray was on the hook for his fourth loss of the year before the Rockies staged a ninth-inning comeback. He'll take a 3.65 ERA and 34:16 K:BB through 37 innings into his next start Thursday in Milwaukee.
OUTJon Gray SP TEX Sun 4/21/19 9:12 PM
OUTJon Gray
SP TEX
Gray (2-3) allowed one hit and four walks while striking out five across six scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Gray never let the Phillies' offense get on track, with his lone blemish being four free passes. Despite the walks, Gray seemed in control, throwing 62 of his 97 pitches in the zone and beginning 15 of the 24 batters he faced with a strike. He's gotten off to a strong start this season, posting a 2.78 ERA and 1.08 WHIP across 32.1 innings.
OUTJon Gray SP TEX Wed 4/17/19 12:58 AM
OUTJon Gray
SP TEX
Gray (1-3) allowed one earned run on three hits and three walks while striking out five across seven innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Gray started the game with four hitless innings, though the first one allowed was a home run to Wil Myers. He got into a bit of trouble in the sixth inning as well, allowing two hits and a walk, though he escaped without allowing any more runs. Gray pitched efficiently, needing only 89 pitches to retire 21 batters. That's been a common theme for him to begin the year as he has pitched at least six innings in all four of his starts.
OUTJon Gray SP TEX Fri 4/12/19 1:11 AM
OUTJon Gray
SP TEX
Gray (0-3) took the loss against the Giants on Thursday, despite giving up just one earned run on five hits over 6.2 innings, striking out six and walking three as the Rockies fell 1-0.
EDGE Analysis
Gray was unlucky to not find himself in line for the win despite the strong outing, as his teammates only scored one run on the evening, which ultimately proved to be the difference. It was still an encouraging performance for the right-hander, who lowered his ERA to 4.19 and his WHIP to 1.24 with the effort. Gray is scheduled to return to the hill against the Padres on Tuesday.
OUTJon Gray SP TEX Sun 4/7/19 1:26 AM
OUTJon Gray
SP TEX
Gray (0-2) took the loss Saturday as the Rockies fell 7-2 to the Dodgers, getting tagged for five runs on eight hits and two walks over six-plus innings while striking out four.
EDGE Analysis
After exiting his last start with a calf cramp, Gray didn't suffer any recurrence of the issue but also wasn't nearly as effective, throwing 52 of 92 pitches for strikes. The right-hander will take a 5.68 ERA into a much friendlier environment than Coors Field in his next outing, on the road Thursday in San Francisco.
OUTJon Gray SP TEX Sun 3/31/19 4:09 PM
OUTJon Gray
SP TEX
Gray was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Marlins due to a right calf cramp, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The news certainly could have been far worse, as it wasn't clear exactly what had forced Gray from the game initially. He believes he was simply suffering from a bit of dehydration and expects to make his next start, which should come Saturday against the Dodgers.
OUTJon Gray SP TEX Sun 3/31/19 3:07 PM
OUTJon Gray
SP TEX
Gray left Sunday's game against the Marlins with an apparent injury, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The nature of the issue is unclear, but it didn't appear to be an arm injury. Prior to suffering the injury, Gray had allowed three runs on five hits and a walk in 6.2 innings while striking out 10 batters.
OUTJon Gray SP TEX Tue 3/26/19 6:46 PM
OUTJon Gray
SP TEX
Gray gave up three runs on five hits over three innings against the Twins on Tuesday, striking out two and walking two as the Rockies tied Minnesota 5-5 in their final exhibition game.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander served up long balls to CJ Cron and Nelson Cruz, giving him an ugly final line in his final tune-up appearance of the spring. Gray had been cruising in Cactus League play, with a 2.55 ERA, a 0.67 WHIP and an excellent 22:1 K:BB coming into Tuesday's contest, so it was a successful spring for him outside of this outing. He'll be the fourth starter in Colorado's rotation to start the regular season.
OUTJon Gray SP TEX Wed 3/6/19 9:15 PM
OUTJon Gray
SP TEX
Gray gave up just one hit, struck out five and issued no walks over four innings in Colorado's 6-5 Cactus League defeat against the Angels on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
It was a sharp outing for the 27-year-old, who breezed through four innings allowing just one baserunner before exiting the contest. Gray is coming off a season in which he logged 183 strikeouts but posted subpar ratios with a 5.12 ERA and 1.35 WHIP that offset the lofty punchout total. The 6-foot-4 righty bulked up to 235 pounds in the offseason and has had a strong spring so far. He will look to lower those ratios and hold down the No. 4 starter role for Colorado.
OUTJon Gray SP TEX Tue 2/19/19 4:36 PM
OUTJon Gray
SP TEX
Gray said Monday that he reported to camp at 235 pounds after dedicating himself to heavy lifting in the offseason in addition to "eating anything and everything," Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gray tipped the scales at as few as 209 pounds at one point last season, so his weight increase is fairly significant. While adding that kind of mass could been seen as a negative development for most players, it may be beneficial for the 6-foot-4 Gray, who boasts the frame to carry the extra pounds. Rather than any change in his physique, Gray's ability to bounce back from a rough 2018 campaign may hinge on his ability to gain more mental focus in tight spots. Opposing batters slashed .306/.379/.506 against Gray when at least one runner was on base last season, saddling him with a subpar 67.9 percent strand rate. The Rockies are tentatively penciling Gray in as their No. 4 starter behind Kyle Freeland, German Marquez and Tyler Anderson.