Lucas Giolito breaking out for the Chicago White Sox last year was one of the most intriguing stories for the franchise hoping the former first-rounder would become a dependable front-of-the-rotation starter.
With 97 strikeouts in 72.1 innings and a 3.48 ERA, it was no wonder he was the opening day starter this year. And with one pitch, he showed why that breakout may not have been a fluke.
Giolito tossed an 85 MPH changeup that seemed to fall off the plate at the last second to strike out … MIKE TROUT. Yes, THE Mike Trout. The best player in the game who’s won three MVPs.
LOOK AT THIS THING!
Lucas Giolito dismantling Mike Trout with an absurd 85mph Changeup. 😯 pic.twitter.com/9vFyZQYiZ0
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 2, 2021
Lucas Giolito had Mike Trout lookin' silly 🤢
(via @MLB)pic.twitter.com/lEV7Wclv07
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 2, 2021
My goodness. We here at For The Win love pitches like this, as you may know.
Trout had the last laugh, though — he singled in the tying run in the eighth before Albert Pujols knocked in the game-winner for a 4-3 win.
