As the regular season concludes, a retrospective on starting pitching reveals significant disappointments among top draft picks. Kevin Gausman of the Toronto Blue Jays and Luis Castillo of the Seattle Mariners both fell short of expectations despite decent seasons, primarily due to reduced strikeout rates.

Zac Gallen of the Arizona Diamondbacks struggled with injuries and control issues, while Jesus Luzardo from the Miami Marlins faced setbacks from injuries and a decline in performance. Bobby Miller of the Los Angeles Dodgers experienced a shocking drop in form after a promising start, leading to an abysmal ERA.