Aug 29, 2026 9:00 PM
Updated Aug 29, 2026 11:50 PM
Rising star Logan Henderson secures his place in the record books, justifying the Milwaukee Brewers' trade deadline gamble.
The Milwaukee Brewers had a major decision to make at the trade deadline, and Logan Henderson continues to prove them right.
Whether or not it would've truly taken Henderson to acquire Tarik Skubal remains to be seen, but according to all reputable reports, Henderson's name was needed as part of a major prospect-heavy package with the Detroit Tigers.
Hindsight is 20-20, but it's clear that Henderson's years of control are worth far more than a three-month rental like Skubal.
Obviously, Henderson needs to stay healthy to fully reach his potential, and it seems like right now he's only scratching the surface as to just how good he could truly become.
Henderson's first 19 starts were historic
When it comes to Brewers franchise history, Henderson is officially second all-time with his 2.30 ERA over his first 19 starts. One would have to go back to 1971 when Bill Parsons had a 2.27 ERA to find a lower number.
The 24-year-old has now won three straight starts, and he's won six of his last seven going back to Wednesday, July 22.
Henderson has recorded five straight quality starts in the month of August, and his 2.23 ERA this month alone shows just how good he's truly been.
Overall, Henderson has a stellar 2.48 ERA in 76.1 innings this season. He's a 2.6 WAR player with a strong 9-2 record and incredible 0.83 WHIP.
Second-best start to an MLB career
Being second for a franchise ERA mark is one thing, but Henderson has bigger aspirations in mind. All-time, Henderson's 19 starts without giving up more than three earned runs is the second most to begin a major league career since 1893.
It's hard to put into words just how long ago 1893 was and just how different the game of baseball was.
Clearly, Henderson is on a mission, and the Brewers are sure glad he's on their team. His recent seven-inning start saw him allow just one run on one hit, and it lowered his season ERA from 2.48 to 2.30.
This is the same Brewers team that has Jacob Misiorowski, someone whose ERA will go up in any start where he allows just two earned runs.
The Brewers have a number of quality starters, but it seems like Henderson has officially put his name in Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison territory, and that's a trio that could change everything for Milwaukee.
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