Sandy Alcantara Leads MLB in Innings Pitched

Sandy Alcantara has achieved a notable milestone this season by becoming the first pitcher to exceed 200 innings, accomplishing this feat on September 8 against the Mets. Throughout the season, he has maintained a lead in innings pitched, currently ahead of Cristopher Sánchez by 17 2/3 innings.

Alcantara's performance has seen him complete six innings in 26 of his 31 starts, with a league-high of 13 games going seven innings or more. Despite allowing four or more runs in 11 starts, his early-game effectiveness remains strong, with a 2.91 ERA during the first time through the batting order.

This season marks a significant contrast to previous years, as the number of pitchers reaching 200 innings has drastically declined. Alcantara's current pace suggests he could finish with over 210 innings, a gap not seen since 2022. The trend of decreasing innings pitched among starters highlights Alcantara's unique position in the current landscape of Major League Baseball.