Mariners Bryan Woo Ties Randy Johnson 32-Year Franchise Record for Seattle Pitching Consistency

Mariners Bryan Woo Ties Randy Johnson 32-Year Franchise Record for Seattle Pitching Consistency image

Call him Mr. Reliable.

The Seattle Mariners know exactly what they’re getting every time Bryan Woo takes the mound.

So far this season, Woo’s made 20 starts. In every single one, he’s lasted at least six innings.

That ties Randy Johnson’s franchise record for consecutive starts of six-plus innings to begin a season. The Big Unit set that mark back in 1993, according to The Seattle Times.

What makes this streak even more impressive is the context. Woo’s anchoring a youthful rotation that’s got Seattle firmly in the playoff picture alongside Logan Gilbert and George Kirby, complementing the veteran presence of Luis Castillo.

The right-hander’s consistency isn’t just about innings, either. He’s posted a 2.91 ERA with 121 strikeouts and a 0.95 WHIP. Those are frontline starter numbers.

This was exactly the hope for Woo after his strong showing last season. He put up a 2.89 ERA in 2023, but durability questions lingered after he finished with just 121 innings. He’s already surpassed that total this year while proving he can deliver quality starts night after night.

At this point, you’d be hard-pressed to bet against Woo breaking Johnson’s mark and keeping this consistency rolling. The way he’s pitched, there’s no reason to think he can’t.

For a Mariners team that’s built its identity around pitching, having that kind of reliability from a young starter is invaluable. Especially when you’re trying to end the longest playoff drought in major league baseball.

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