Ranking the 5 best overall LA Angels starts of the 2024 season

4. Jack Kochanowicz adds hope for future: August 29th against Detroit

The 23-year-old sinkerballer has reeled in several nice outings, vying for six quality starts in nine appearances. On August 29 against the Tigers, Kochanowicz's full prowess was on display. He did not walk a batter across six scoreless innings, striking out four hitters, with five hits scattered. The Angels won the game, 3-0, which ended a miserable seven-game losing streak. He posted two 1-2-3 innings.

Kochanowicz has been exceptional for Los Angeles in a short period of time. He is in the 96th percentile of BB rate, and has been reliable when it comes to registering innings. He has 51.1 frames under his belt through nine starts.

There is a young crop of Angels pitchers who seem ready to ramp it up in 2025, and frankly it could all start with Kochanowicz. His 6-foot-7 frame and difficult-to-read arm slot makes for a solid formula moving forward.