I couldn't disagree more - it was total fluff! 😜
Aquino was used out of the Pen for his first four of six outings in July. His first start (of two at the end of the month) he only lasted 3 2/3 IP - seems like a stretch here tho we both know historically he has been used as a Starter. I just don't see it applying in this category in July. Aquino was much better in July but if we're going off pure stuff Fitzpatrick - in only three outings - was a more dominant pitcher. However, just like Aquino he only started a small percentage of his outings (1-of-3). I am strictly speaking to 'stuff'. And, to the caveat of what you are writing about above, I'd easily go RHP Will Rudy as a pure starter over Aquino as well in terms of pure starting pitching results. Rudy was actually quite good in July. To that end, leaving RHP Manuel Rodriguez out of the list entirely is a choice. 3-of-4 outings true Quality Starts for the 18-year-old. Continues to do things every month no single starting pitcher is doing. The other start a mere 5 IP performance. 20 K-to-3 BB (2 HB) in 23 IP. 0.157 BAA and a 0.70 WHIP with a 3.52 ERA begs me to ask: are you suffering 'Rodriguez Atrophy'? 😅
Anyhow, RHP K.C. Hunt naturally gets my nod of approval. As you well know, Hunt was my guy from his first outing. Just an absolute stud who will be pitching Double-A ball sooner than later.