Guardians' Pair Of Young Aces Have Settled Down After Rough Start

The Cleveland Guardians’ ace is, when healthy, Shane Bieber.

That doesn’t mean there aren’t any more pitchers on their roster with ace-like potential.

Those hurlers are Gavin Williams and Tanner Bibee.

If you recall, they weren’t very good or consistent at the outset of the season.

Bibee had allowed a total of 13 runs in his first four starts, for a horrible 5.85 ERA.

The worst part of that was the inconsistency, though: the 13 runs came in just two of those four games, with the other two being scoreless appearances.

Williams’ struggles were even longer: he held a 5.14 ERA in his first six starts, struggling to consistently throw strikes despite his excellent stuff.

The two talented right-handers, however, are starting to find their groove.

“Cleveland Guardians RHP Tanner Bibee over his last 9 starts: – 55.2(IP) 49H 21R 19ER 12BB 47SO ERA 3.07 FIP 3.71,” Guardians Prospective posted on X.

Cleveland #Guardians RHP Tanner Bibee over his last 9 starts:

– 55.2(IP) 49H 21R 19ER 12BB 47SO

ERA 3.07
FIP 3.71#GuardsBall

— Guardians Prospective (@CleGuardPro) June 9, 2025

Bibee, essentially, has looked like the Bibee we know in his last nine turns, limiting walks, striking out his fair share of hitters, and taking care of business.

He looks in command, and he is offering some much-needed length.

Williams is still struggling with bases on balls, but he is striking out a lot of hitters and limiting damage because he isn’t as hittable as he was in the early going.

“Cleveland Guardians RHP Gavin Williams over his last seven starts: – 37.1(IP) 27H 14R 12ER 22BB 43SO ERA 2.89 FIP 4.00,” the team insider wrote on X.

Cleveland #Guardians RHP Gavin Williams over his last seven starts:

– 37.1(IP) 27H 14R 12ER 22BB 43SO

ERA 2.89
FIP 4.00#GuardsBall

— Guardians Prospective (@CleGuardPro) June 9, 2025