Boston initially didn't even want him in the rotation, but injuries to Lucas Giolito and Garrett Whitlock essentially forced Houck into a permanent starting role. He took that opportunity and ran with it, dominating throughout much of the unofficial first half to the tune of a 2.54 ERA across 19 starts for a Red Sox rotation that would be lost without him.
"His stuff's always been unbelievable... I love watching Tanner throw." - Logan Webb, San Francisco Giants pitcher, comparing Tanner Houck's potential to his own late bloomer success under the guidance of Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey.
"I did talk to (Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey) when he signed there. I was like, 'Tanner's going to win the Cy Young this year, huh?' I know Bails was kind of champing at the bit." - Logan Webb commenting on the potential success of Tanner Houck in the MLB.
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