San Francisco Giants 2016 Season Grades: Starting Pitchers

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Sep 12, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain (18) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at AT&T Park the San Diego Padres defeated the San Francisco Giants 4 to 0. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports /

RHP. San Francisco Giants. MATT CAIN. C.

I’m giving Matt Cain a “C” because his contract was one of the top five most expensive contracts for the club, and he had the worst season of any starting pitcher in the club.

I’m not sure what more to say on Cain. It’s extremely disappointing to see him where he’s at, and I’m sure the front office feels the same way. Since his 5yr/$112.5 million dollar contract extension leading into the 2012 season, Matt Cain has posted a 4.01 ERA, 1.211 WHIP, and a dismal 4.16 FIP. At 22.5 million a year, that doesn’t cut it. And this year’s numbers especially don’t cut it.

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In 2016, Cain posted a 5.64 ERA, opponent’s average of .299 (!!!!!) and a 1.51 WHIP. Cain is in the same boat as Peavy now. There is virtually no way he gets another contract with the Giants after this. Maybe one at literally 1/22.5 of the price, but his form post-contract extension has been a disaster. Yes, it’s been riddled with injuries, but even when he’s come back from the injuries, it’s been well below par for Cain.