Ryan Gusto Named Pacific League Pitcher Of The Week
Houston Astros starting pitching prospect Ryan Gusto was named Pacific League Pitcher of the Week after tossing 14 shutout frames. Through his two starts, the right-hander allowed seven combined hits with only two free passes. He struck out 12 batters. Gusto has been gaining momentum at Triple-A since June, as he posted a stellar 1.57 ERA and 1.00 WHIP across 23 innings. Then, in July, the 25-year-old held a 1.15 ERA and a 0.80 WHIP through 31 frames of work. Overall, through his first 102 innings at the Triple-A level, the former 11th-round pick has posted a 3.88 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. However, his recent production over the past few months suggests Gusto has taken a significant step forward in his development. Given his current play, Gusto is a candidate to reach the major leagues later this season.
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