Josh Beckett or "Ace"

Beckett has been everything and more for the Red Sox this season. The only problem i can find, his stint on the DL would have to be mentioned, doesn't appear to have lingering effects and has pitched strong since returning. His stats are even better than how he has appeared.

ERA - 3.14
FIP - 3.05
ERA+ - 145
WHIP - 1.07
K/9 - 8.2
BB/9 - 2.2
SLGA - .348
GB% - 50.6%

Looking at his stats, several things jump out. Yes, he has a great ERA, but the question is why? Better control. It is really that simple. His strikeouts are up, his walks are down, and people are hitting a lot more ground balls. It is no fluke that his stats have improved. He is making better pitches, and better locations. He has used his secondary pitches much more effectively. If he keeps this up, he will finally reach his potential.