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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > 2021 Los Angeles Dodgers Player Reviews: Julio Urias
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2021 Los Angeles Dodgers Player Reviews: Julio Urias

Matt Borelli
January 20, 2022
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Julio Urias, 2021 NLCS
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After a dominant 2020 postseason that ended with him recording the final out in Game 6 of the World Series, Julio Urias was inserted back into the Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation for the 2021 season.

Pitching for the first time without any limitations, the left-hander got off on a high note by posting a 3-0 record and 3.23 ERA in five starts during the month of April.

Urias was just as effective in May, but endured his worst statistical showing in June when he compiled a 4.85 ERA in five starts.

From that point on Urias turned a corner as he put up a 2.30 ERA in July, a 1.38 ERA in August and a 2.06 ERA in September.

Urias went an overall 20-3 with a 2.96 ERA, 3.13 FIP and 1.02 WHIP across 32 starts in his first full season being a permanent member of the Dodgers’ rotation. He was the Majors’ only 20-game winner last year and logged a career-high 185.2 innings.

After exclusively being used a starter during the regular season, Urias was deployed in a hybrid role in the postseason, making two starts and two relief appearances. He went 1-1 with a 5.40 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 15 innings pitched, collecting 15 strikeouts against three walks.

Despite the stellar season, Urias did not place among the National League Cy Young Award finalists. He did receive votes, however, and finished in seventh place on the final ballot.

Urias nevertheless was the recipient of the 2021 Warren Spahn Award, which has been presented by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame since 1999 to the best left-handed pitcher in baseball. The award takes into account wins, ERA and strikeouts.

In addition to receiving votes for Cy Young and being named the Warren Spahn Award winner, Urias was included on the All-MLB Second Team.

Urias’ 2021 highlight

Facing the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 20, Urias allowed just one hit over seven shutout innings and collected 11 strikeouts against one walk.

2022 outlook

Prior to the MLB lockout beginning, the Dodgers tendered contracts to four players, including Urias. He is projected to earn $8.8 million next season, which represents a $5.2 million raise from last year.

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TAGGED:2021 Player ReviewsJulio UríasLos Angeles Dodgers
ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
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