Affectionately nicknamed the "Klubot," Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber is a machine on the mound, so mechanically sound and precise. In fact, he's so quietly consistent that many don't realize that, by at least one measure, he has been the second-best pitcher in the majors over the past three years. (Clayton Kershaw is No. 1, of course.)
How is Kluber so effective? Let's take a closer look at his unique repertoire to find out, and for good measure, let's see if we can develop a game plan against him. The Cubs will need a little luck -- a few pitches on the corners called balls, a few loopers falling in -- to have success against him, but it can be done.