Los Angeles Dodgers fans fired up as Bobby Miller blanks the Philadelphia Phillies: "Legend in the making" "Rookie of the Year"

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Bobby Miller has been dominant since making his major league debut. After being selected 29th overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, many knew he'd have no issues transitioning to the big leagues.

Miller, who made his debut on May 23, had a 2-0 record heading into Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. He had no problems on the mound. The Dodgers rookie threw six innings of shutout baseball while striking out seven batters.

Miller's ERA has dropped to 0.78 on the season. He's been huge for the Dodgers, who have struggled with their pitching depth. They recently put Noah Syndergaard on the IL with a blister. Julio Urias had a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury on Friday. He was scheduled to start on Sunday but felt discomfort while throwing a bullpen session.

Miller's performance cannot be overlooked. He's gone 16 straight innings without allowing a run. It may be the start of something special.

Los Angeles Dodgers fans are starting to have huge expectations for Bobby Miller. But can you blame them? He's been nearly unhittable since his debut.

All eyes will be on Miller going forward. He's become an important arm of their rotation and is holding down the fort while their injured pitchers work their way back into the lineup.

Los Angeles Dodgers look good, but they have some stiff competition in the division

The Dodgers improved to 37-28 after their victory on Saturday. While they've looked good, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been superior. They lead the division with a 39-25 record.

The Diamondbacks are led by their ace Zac Gallen. He is 7-2 on the season with a 2.75 ERA, a league-leading 2.22 FIP, and a 5.18 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Gallen is one of the early contenders for the National League Cy Young Award.

Pitching isn't the only thing Arizona has going for them. They're also led by a young and exciting group of players. Rookie Corbin Carroll has been impressive this season, leading the league with a 163 OPS+. He went 3-for-5 with two home runs and a double against the Detroit Tigers on Friday.

It will be tough for the Dodgers to repeat as National League West champions. They'll need Arizona to cool off after a hot start.

About the author

Jared "Bloomy" Bloom is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda and a former college baseball pitcher from Illinois, who just graduated with a Master's degree in Sport Psychology.

A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

Jared is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, and one of his earliest memories is seeing his great-grandfather, a huge Sox fan, in his rocking chair watching a game. Jared started playing from the age of 5 with his grandfather coaching him early on.

Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

When he is not watching or writing about baseball, Jared can be found racing BMX at his local Rockford BMX track or coaching his local youth travel baseball team.

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