Garrett Crochet, pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, was ejected for the first time in his career during a ninth-inning rain delay on Tuesday. The reason for his ejection remains unclear, with manager Pedro Grifol expressing uncertainty about the incident, possibly related to the weather. Despite this, Crochet has been performing exceptionally well this season. In a recent game, he recorded 8 strikeouts over 6 innings, allowing only 1 earned run and 5 hits. Crochet's season statistics include an ERA of 3.54, 91 strikeouts, and a career-high of 103 pitches in a single game. He effectively used his four-seamer and cutter, generating 19 swinging strikes. His performance has been instrumental in the White Sox's recent successes.
Garrett Crochet had a great start today, tossing 6.0 IP 1 ER, 5 H, 8 K, 1 BB Crochet effortlessly generated whiffs, leaning heavily on his and cutter. He attacked the zone and limited hard contact Crochet has been spectacular this season! https://t.co/kp7eXf4tqS
“If you flirted with that over/under at 7.5, Crochet sitting at 7 strikeouts right now… There’s strikeout number 8 and you can go to the window!” White Sox announcer John Schriffen was fully aware of Garrett Crochet’s K prop today https://t.co/jTwTzSqMjD
Crochet's 103 pitches were a career-high. Per Statcast, 19 swings and misses (9 on the four-seamer, 9 on the cutter), 13 called strikes.
Since his ERA jumped to 6.37 on April 24, Garrett Crochet has allowed six runs on 23 hits over the last seven starts and 40 innings pitched with 53 strikeouts and seven walks.
Garrett Crochet is so filthy 🔥 6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K 103 pitches - 68 strikes (19 swinging) https://t.co/LP09t8OrRi
GARRETT CROCHET IS HIM https://t.co/ohnQUyf4UU
In what will probably be his last inning today, Crochet went into an extra gear. Struck out Adame, Sanchez and Perkins. 3-1 White Sox after 6.
Crochet at 100 pitches, career high.
Crochet retakes the AL lead in strikeouts at 91. Was tied with Jack Flaherty.
Justin Anderson warming as Crochet opens the 6th at 86 pitches.
Crochet at 86 pitches through five. His ERA now sits at 3.54
Runner on third, one out: Crochet strikes out Yelich on a 97.2 mph four-seamer and fans Adames on a cutter. Crochet has 4 Ks today and 89 for the season
Garrett Crochet, Disgusting 92mph Cutter. 🤮 https://t.co/Q1JXrtDnY6
Happy Garrett Crochet day everybody. https://t.co/WzEmO1VPNO
Umpires ejected Garrett Crochet during the White Sox's ninth-inning rain delay on Tuesday. Yes, you read that right. https://t.co/EUfOhfFs24
Garrett Crochet earned his first career ejection during the White Sox's ninth-inning rain delay. Yes, you read that right. https://t.co/MFLttWDgqP
Pedro Grifol wasn’t sure why Garrett Crochet, who NBC Sports Chicago cameras caught yelling at the umpires, was ejected. “I don’t know what happened. Something to do with the weather or something, I’m not sure.” https://t.co/xx5ACFSEjf
Garrett Crochet was ejected just prior to the rain delay. I, too, have been yelling at people, but no action has been taken against me yet.
Garrett Crochet was ejected before the delay.
Garrett Crochet was ejected tonight before the start of the second rain delay. It's his first career ejection.
How about this: Garrett Crochet was ejected from the game before the second rain delay started.